Lead (symbol Pb, atomic number 82) is a soft, dense, bluish-gray metal that melts at the relatively low temperature of 328°C (662°F). It has many beneficial uses in compounds as well as in its metallic form, but is toxic at almost any...

Lead is the heaviest element in Group 14 of the periodic table, a group often known as the carbon family. Lead has an atomic number of 82, and atomic mass of 207.2, and a chemical symbol of Pb. Lead is a heavy, soft, gray solid that is both ductile...

Lead is a metal element denoted by the atomic number 82. Its atomic symbol, Pb, comes from the Latin word plumbum. It is a very soft, highly malleable metal with a bluish-white sheen that tarnishes rapidly to a dull gray. It has an atomic weight of...

Lead (Pb) is a relatively common element in Earth crustal materials. Lead is a heavy, soft metal that is a solid at normal atmospheric and crustal pressures. Lead is reactive with oxygen and tarnishes and dulls when in contact with oxygen. Lead is not...

Lead (pronounced /ˈlɛd/) is a chemical element with the symbol Pb (Latin: plumbum) and atomic number 82. A soft, heavy, toxic and malleable poor metal, lead is bluish white when freshly cut, but tarnishes to dull gray when exposed to air. Lead is used...

When it comes to access-to-care issues, dental hygienists can be the voice that makes the difference. Modern Hygienist's year-long "Kids First" campaign has focused on access-to-care issues and highlighted a variety of creative solutions implemented by oral health professionals. After months of highlighting...

No lead, no cost, but plenty of waiting By VIKKI ORTIZ of the Journal Sentinel staff Friday, June 16, 2000 Oak Creek -- Two little words were reason enough for a pregnant woman in labor, a shuttle bus driver with...

Josh Carter scored 18 of his 20 points in the first half and No. 14 Texas A&M beat Florida A&M 83-54 on Saturday for its fifth straight win.Carter, who led the nation in 3-point accuracy last season, went 4-for-5 from 3-point range in the first...

Amare Stoudemire had 30 points and 15 rebounds and played stifling defense against Chris Kaman to lead the Phoenix Suns to a 108-88 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers on Thursday night.Stoudemire scored 20 points and had 11 rebounds in the first half as Phoenix...