What Does It Take To Become a Chemist?
If you're interested in becoming a chemist, you can expect to spend several years in college. Are you wondering how much of a time commitment you're facing? Here's a look ...Read Full Post (Source: About.com Chemistry)
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Do Contact Lenses Glow Under Black Light?
Have you ever wondered whether contact lenses will fluoresce or glow under a black light? Here's an interesting question from a reader:
I have a friend who constantly loses a contact lens. I was wondering if I bought him a black light flashlight, if the light would help him find a lens when he loses it? Please let me know if the light would help locate a lens and please advise me where and what type of light I should buy? I thank you for your advice.If you're using a black light to make objects glow, you need to make sure it's a true ultraviolet light, not a black-looking incandescent bulb that just filters all but the (vi...
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What Is a Saturated Fat?
You've heard of saturated fats in the context of foods, but do you know ...Read Full Post (Source: About.com Chemistry)
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This Day in Science History - March 7 - John Herschel
March 7th is the English astronomer, Sir John Frederick William Herschel's birthday. He was one of the better known English scientists of his time and made several contributions to astronomy. ...Read Full Post (Source: About.com Chemistry)
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Predicting Formulas
Do you know how to predict the formulas of ionic and polyatomic ionic compounds? You can learn by example using problem sets. The worked problems provide easy access to the ...Read Full Post (Source: About.com Chemistry)
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Aurora Borealis in Alaska
I'm in the airport awaiting a flight to Alaska to see the sights and try out some science projects that only work when it's really cold. Of course, at the ...Read Full Post (Source: About.com Chemistry)
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DNA Facts Quiz
DNA codes for the color of your skin and hair, how smart you are, and how tall you are. It plays a role in your likes and dislikes and the ...Read Full Post (Source: About.com Chemistry)
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What Do Metal Crystals Look Like?
Some of the most beautiful crystals are made entirely of pure metal elements. For example, this dainty crystal is a crystal of pure gold. Metal crystals often have lacy or ...Read Full Post (Source: About.com Chemistry)
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This Day in Science History - March 6 - Joseph von Fraunhofer
March 6th is Joseph von Fraunhofer's birthday. Fraunhofer was a German physicist who discovered thin dark bands while investigating the sun's spectrum. Bunsen and Kirchhoff later discovered that they corresponded ...Read Full Post (Source: About.com Chemistry)
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This Day in Science History - March 5 - Jacques Babinet and the Meter
March 5th is Jaqcues Babinet's birthday. Babinet was a French physicst who is best known for his study of optics. Among his contributions was the proposal to adopt the wavelength ...Read Full Post (Source: About.com Chemistry)
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How to Flavor Rock Candy
I've been trying out kits for educational toys, like slime and the chemical volcano, but one kit I just can't bring myself to buy-and-try is the rock candy kit. Why? ...Read Full Post (Source: About.com Chemistry)
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This Day in Science History - March 4 - Carbon-14 Dating
March 4th marks the anniversary of the first time the carbon-14 radioactive dating technique was used to determine the age of Egyptian artifacts where their age was known. Willard Frank ...Read Full Post (Source: About.com Chemistry)
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This Day in Science History - March 3 - Robert Hooke
March 3rd marks the passing of Robert Hooke. Hooke was a central figure in English science through the latter half of the 17th Century. As the Royal Society's Curator of ...Read Full Post (Source: About.com Chemistry)
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What Happens If You Eat Silica Gel Beads?
Silica gel beads are found in those little packets accompanying shoes, clothing and some snacks. The packets contain round or granular bits of silica, which is called a gel but ...Read Full Post (Source: About.com Chemistry)
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Where to Buy Saltpeter or Potassium Nitrate
You used to be able to buy potassium nitrate as saltpeter in many garden supply stores. While it is difficult to find saltpeter, you can still purchase potassium nitrate, which ...Read Full Post (Source: About.com Chemistry)
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