Ions Collection

Lead ion collisions. Particle tracks from the first stable run lead ion collisions seen by the ALICE (a large ion collider experiment) detector at CERN (the European particle physics laboratory)

Flame tests
Three ceramic dishes each containing burning ethanol. Each dish has a different colour flame due to chemicals that have been added to the ethanol

EDTA crystals, light micrograph
EDTA crystals. Polarised light micrograph of a section through ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA) crystals. EDTA is used primarily for its effectiveness at binding metal ions (chelating)

Perovskite crystal structure. Perovskite is the name for the mineral calcium titanium oxide (CaTiO3). It forms a crystal structure that is very common in oxide minerals

Lead ion collisions. Particle tracks from the first lead ion collisions seen by the ALICE (a large ion collider experiment) detector at CERN (the European particle physics laboratory) near Geneva

Particle collision. This event takes place in particle accelerators, which are used to accelerate particles (spheres) such as protons to high energies near the speed of light

Lead ion collisions. Particle tracks from the first lead ion collisions seen by the ALICE (a large ion collider experiment) detector at CERN (the European particle physics laboratory) near Geneva

Particle accelerator. Trails (red) of energised particles inside a particle accelerator. Particle accelerators are used to accelerate particles such as protons to near the speed of light

Cell membrane lipid bilayer, artwork F007 / 1477
Phospholipid bilayer. Computer artwork of the phospholipid bilayer that forms the membrane around all living cells. The cell membrane is made of phospholipid molecules

Cell membrane ion channels, artwork C016 / 7689
Cell membrane ion channels. Computer artwork of a section through the membrane of an animal cell, showing transmembrane ion channel proteins (yellow)

Illustration of copper electrode, as cathode electrons arrive from zinc anode via external circuit, they reduce hydrogen ions from acid, forming hydrogen gas molecules

Close up of a ball and chain shackles, Oro Grande, California, United States, Route 66

Solid metallic copper at bottom of glass beaker containing Zinc sulphate solution, beaker of blue copper sulphate solution, and zinc metal shavings on watchglass

Cell membrane lipid bilayer, artwork F007 / 1479
Phospholipid bilayer. Computer artwork of the phospholipid bilayer that forms the membrane around all living cells. The cell membrane is made of phospholipid molecules

Cell membrane lipid bilayer, artwork F007 / 1480
Phospholipid bilayer. Computer artwork of the phospholipid bilayer that forms the membrane around all living cells. The cell membrane is made of phospholipid molecules

Cell membrane lipid bilayer, artwork F007 / 1478
Phospholipid bilayer. Computer artwork of the phospholipid bilayer that forms the membrane around all living cells. The cell membrane is made of phospholipid molecules

Cell membrane lipid bilayer, artwork F007 / 1475
Phospholipid bilayer. Computer artwork of the phospholipid bilayer that forms the membrane around all living cells. The cell membrane is made of phospholipid molecules

Cell membrane lipid bilayer, artwork F007 / 1474
Phospholipid bilayer. Computer artwork of the phospholipid bilayer that forms the membrane around all living cells. The cell membrane is made of phospholipid molecules

Cell membrane lipid bilayer, artwork F007 / 1473
Phospholipid bilayer. Computer artwork of the phospholipid bilayer that forms the membrane around all living cells. The cell membrane is made of phospholipid molecules

Metal-binding protein bound to DNA. Molecular model of the bacterial metal-binding protein NikR (bottom) bound to a strand of DNA (top, helical, deoxyribonucleic acid)

Sodium chloride structure C016 / 8873
Sodium chloride structure, molecular model. Sodium chloride (common salt) consists of a cubic lattice of sodium (small spheres) and chlorine (green) ions and has the chemical formula NaCl

Rechargeable battery, artwork
Rechargeable battery, Computer artwork showing the structure of a typical lithium-ion rechargeable battery. The battery consists of a cathode (green) and anode (red)

Potassium channel molecule. Molecular model of a KcsA potassium ion (K+) channel molecule from Streptomyces lividans bacteria

Potassium channel molecule C013 / 8878
Potassium channel molecule. Computer model showing the secondary structure of a KcsA potassium ion (K+) channel molecule from Streptomyces lividans bacteria

Nitrogen-fixing molybdenum iron enzyme C013 / 7176
Nitrogen-fixing molybdenum iron enzyme, molecular model showing secondary structure. This protein is a nitrogen fixation enzyme (nitrogenase)

Ion chromatography system
MODEL RELEASED. Ion chromatography system. Ion chromatography (or ion-exchange chromatography) is the process of ion and polar molecule separation, based on the charge properties of the molecules

Hydrogen fuel cell, artwork
Hydrogen fuel cell, computer artwork. This is a clean and efficient power source. Hydrogen is liberated from a natural source such as methanol or natural gases

Colliding beam fusion reactor, computer artwork. This is one design for a nuclear fusion reactor that could be used for producing power

Daniell cell battery
Daniell cell. Invented by the British chemist John Frederic Daniell (1790-1845), the Daniell cell (left) is made from two half-cells, the electrolytes of which are separated by a porous partition

Calcium channel blockers. Computer artwork of calcium ions (orange) being blocked from calcium channels by calcium channel blocker drugs (grey)

Calcium channel blocker effect, artwork
Calcium channel blocker effect. Conceptual computer artwork of calcium ions (orange) controlling blood flow through the blood vessels (springs) of a human heart

Potassium channel molecular model
Potassium channel research. Molecular model of the molecular structure of a KcsA potassium ion (K+) channel (brown spirals, centre) from a mouse (mus musculus)

Plasma in Earths magnetic field, UV image
Earths magnetic field. Ultraviolet image of hot plasma (ionised gas, orange) trapped in the Earths magnetic field. The Earth has been superimposed at centre

Nerve impulse propagation, diagram
Nerve impulse propagation. Diagram showing the mechanism of propagation of the action potential (spike in voltage) which is known as a nerve impulse

Salt dissolution, artwork
Salt dissolution. Computer artwork showing how sodium chloride (salt) is dissolved in water. At left is a cubic crystal lattice made up of sodium (orange) and chlorine (green) ions

Synapse structure, artwork
Synapse structure. Cutaway artwork showing the structure of a synapse, the point where two nerve ending meet. The electrical impulse moving along a nerve is transmitted to the adjacent nerve by

Spinel crystal structure, molecular model. Spinel is the name for the mineral magnesium aluminium oxide (MgAl2O4). The unit cell (repeating crystal region)

Cristobalite crystal structure
Cristobalite crystal, molecular model. Cristobalite is a form of quartz (silicon dioxide) that forms at high temperatures

Corundum crystal structure, molecular model. Corundum (aluminium oxide, Al2O3) is the compound that forms rubies (when red) and sapphires (when blue or any other colour)

5g electron orbitals, computer model. An electron orbital is a region around an atomic nucleus (not seen) in which one or a pair of electrons is most likely to exist

Platinum sulphide crystal structure
Platinum sulphide crystal, molecular model. Platinum sulphide (PtS) is found in the mineral cooperite, usually with palladium and nickel ions present as well as platinum

Metal surface at the quantum level. This depiction of a metal surface is obtained by applying the Helium-3 spin-echo technique

Monosodium glutamate molecule
Monosodium glutamate. Computer model of a molecule of the food flavouring monosodium glutamate (C5.H8 N.O4.Na). The atoms (tubes) of the molecule are colour-coded: carbon (light blue)

Zeolite A crystal structure
Zeolite A crystal, molecular model. Zeolite A is a synthetic alumino-silicate material manufactured for use as a molecular sieve

Wurtzite crystal structure, molecular model. Wurtzite is the name for the mineral form of zinc sulphide (ZnS). The unit cell (repeating crystal region) of the crystal is outlined in red

Tridymite crystal structure, molecular model. Tridymite is a form of quartz (silicon dioxide) that forms at high temperatures

Talc crystal structure, molecular model. Talc is the name for the mineral hydrated magnesium silicate (Mg3Si4O10(OH)2). Silicate ions comprise a central silicon ion (pink)

Buckyball molecule, computer artwork
Buckyball molecule. Conceptual computer artwork that might represent research into, or hi-tech automated production of, buckyball molecules (white sphere)

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"Ions: Unveiling the Hidden World of Charged Particles" Lead ion collisions: Exploring the mysteries of high-energy particle interactions. Flame tests reveal the vibrant colors produced by different ions in a flame. Magnificent EDTA crystals under a light micrograph, showcasing their intricate beauty. Delving into the fascinating perovskite crystal structure and its unique properties. Witnessing the explosive power of lead ion collisions in cutting-edge particle accelerators. The delicate dance of particles colliding, unraveling secrets at microscopic scales. Journey through time and space with particle accelerators as they unlock new frontiers in scientific discovery. Artistic representation of cell membrane lipid bilayer, highlighting its crucial role in cellular function (artwork F007 / 1477). Revealing the complex network of cell membrane ion channels that regulate vital processes (artwork C016 / 7689). An illustration depicting copper electrode's transformative journey as it reduces hydrogen ions to form hydrogen gas molecules via an external circuit. Close-up view of ball and chain shackles symbolizing freedom from limitations on Oro Grande, California's Route 66 - just like how ions break free from their atomic constraints to shape our world. In this captivating caption, we embark on a scientific odyssey exploring various aspects related to ions – from lead ion collisions and flame tests to EDTA crystals and perovskite structures – unveiling their hidden wonders along with intriguing visuals representing cell membranes, electrodes, and even symbolic imagery evoking liberation itself.