Sonia Madaan

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  • Sonia Madaan

    I am Sonia Madaan, a mother with a passion for science, computing, and environmental issues. Motivated by my passion and education, I started a website to spread awareness about climate change and its causes, like rising greenhouse gas levels. You can read more about me here.

Is Graphene Magnetic? (Answered)

Graphene is an allotrope of carbon. It consists of a single layer of atoms arranged in a hexagonal lattice nanostructure. Graphene is the thinnest two-dimension...

Is Silver Magnetic? (No. It Won’t)

Ever bought silver jewelry only to have it rust shortly after? Unfortunately, you might buy an item thinking it’s made of pure metal just to find out it&#...

Is Rhodium Magnetic? (Answered)

Did you know that rhodium is more precious than gold? Rhodium, however, is occasionally used to plate fake jewelry made of less expensive metals even though it ...

Is Iron Oxide Magnetic? (Answered)

Did you know that hazelnuts and cocoa beans both contain iron oxide? It’s common in food-related products. But iron oxide also has a significant impact on...

Is Bismuth Magnetic? (No Way)

Bismuth is a naturally occurring element as common as silver in the crust of the Earth. Ancient Egyptians used it for cosmetic purposes. In modern-day bismuth c...

Is Magnetite Magnetic? (Answered)

Magnetite is a common earth mineral. Magnetite is composed of three parts iron and four parts oxygen.  It is also known as lodestone and has been a pricele...

Garnet vs Ruby (Properties & Composition)

Garnet and Ruby are both red gems that are often confused. However, these two gems differ from each other in almost every other aspect, from chemical compositio...