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One of the newest medicines, Bald's eye salve, is actually over 1000 years old! This has now been shown to kill over 90% of the MRSA super bug!

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Why would it probably be very differnet to determine the chemical and physical properties of a newly discovered syntheic element?

Any newly discovered synthetic elements are extremely radioactive and have extremely short half-lives and only a few atoms at most can be produced. At the moment, science is not able to isolate enough for a long enough time. Therefore, it would be difficult to collect and keep enough of the element to determine its chemical and physical properties.


What are the three categories of medicines?

The three main categories of medicines are prescription drugs, over-the-counter drugs, and complementary and alternative medicines. Prescription drugs are medications that require a doctor's prescription, while over-the-counter drugs can be purchased without a prescription. Complementary and alternative medicines include practices such as herbal supplements and acupuncture.


What year was the element gold discovered?

Gold has been known to humans since ancient times and was used by early civilizations dating back to at least 4000 B.C. It occurs in nature and does not require discovery in the same way as newly synthesized elements.


Why did Martin Klaproth discover uranium?

Martin Klaproth discovered uranium in 1789 while analyzing pitchblende, a mineral that contained an unknown element. He named the element uranium after the newly discovered planet Uranus. Klaproth's discovery contributed to the field of chemistry and the understanding of elements.


Is a medicine an acid?

Not all medicines are acids. Medicines can come in various forms, including tablets, capsules, liquids, and injections, and can contain a variety of chemical compounds with different properties. It depends on the specific medicine and its composition whether it is an acid or not.