
An Exploration of Life’s Building Blocks
You may have heard the phrase “building blocks of life” before. It’s a common concept that most people are exposed to at some point in their education. But what are these building blocks of life, exactly? The term refers to different elements within organisms that are necessary for survival and reproduction. Without these essential building blocks of life, an organism cannot exist and reproduce as we know it. In our guides, we talk about not only life elements but also the particle and sub particles that make up life as we know it.
Carbon is a Building Block of Life
Carbon is one of the most abundant elements in the universe. Most of the carbon in Earth comes from the conversion of methane, a hydrocarbon gas produced by animals and decomposing organic matter, into carbon dioxide (CO2), which plants use as a…
1438Hydrogen is a Life Building Block
Hydrogen is the most abundant element in the universe. It’s so common that you can find it everywhere from the sun to drinking water, and even in your own body. Humans use hydrogen daily as well, even though we don’t think about it. However,…
1455Nitrogen is Essential to Life on Earth
Nitrogen is a critical element in life on Earth. It’s essential for plants and animals, and it’s even found in our DNA. Without nitrogen, there would be no plants or animals just dirt, rocks, and maybe some bacteria. Nitrogen is necessary…
1631The Importance of the Element Oxygen
Oxygen is a gas that we usually take for granted, but it's a life-sustaining element that can be found almost everywhere on Earth. Without it, human beings and most other living organisms would not be able to survive for long. The human body…
1458Water Sustains Life as we Know It
Water is Life. That’s the name of a group that works tirelessly to create awareness about water and its importance among communities across the world. The organization has chapters in many countries, including the United States, India,…
1586Electrons are Sub Atomic Particles
Electrons are subatomic particles with a negative charge. They are found in atoms, which means electrons can’t exist on their own. Instead, they must pair up as a double-negative particle to be stable and not react with other atoms. An…
1417Neutrons are Sub Atomic Particles
Neutrons are produced when an atomic nucleus of an element such as uranium splits. When atomic nuclei split, they produce new particles called “residual nucleons.” These residual nucleons are also known as “fission products” because they…
1477Protons are Subatomic Build Blocks
Protons are positively charged particles that reside in the nucleus of every atom. Protons have a positive electric charge and a mass about 2000 times greater than an electron. Their positive charge means that protons are also referred to as…
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Neutrons are Sub Atomic Particles
Electrons are Sub Atomic Particles
An Insight into Photons?
A Brief Explanation of Atoms