Liquid Elements
There are six elements that exist in liquid form around room temperature and pressure. Most people can name mercury as a liquid element. Can you name the other four elements? ...Read Full Post (Source: About.com Chemistry)
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This Day in Science History - March 2 - Heinrich Olbers
March 2nd marks the passing of Heinrich Olbers. Olbers was a German physician and amateur astronomer who devised a simple method to calculate the orbits of comets and discovered two ...Read Full Post (Source: About.com Chemistry)
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Why Can You Drink Vinegar?
Vinegar is an acid, right? Yet you can drink it, while drinking battery acid, even if it is diluted, would be a bad plan. ...Read Full Post (Source: About.com Chemistry)
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This Day in Science History - March 1 - Discovery of Radioactivity
On March 1, 1896, Antoine Henri Becqurel discovered radioactivity. Earlier in the week he planned an experiment to expose sunlight to uranium and then store the uranium in a black ...Read Full Post (Source: About.com Chemistry)
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Balance Chemical Equations - Chemistry Quiz
Balancing chemical equations is an important skill to master! Here's a quiz that tests whether or not you can balance a chemical equation. This multiple choice quiz is straightforward -- ...Read Full Post (Source: About.com Chemistry)
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Make Glowing Hands
Are you seeking a ghostly blue glow, for your hands or other skin? It's easy to get a vivid blue glow using either of two common household chemicals... See how (Source: About.com Chemistry)
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This Day in Science History - February 28 - Dord
Dord is a noun in physics and chemistry that means density. At least, that's what it meant for nearly 5 years. On February 28, 1939, the word 'Dord' was discovered ...Read Full Post (Source: About.com Chemistry)
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Colored Metal Jewels - The Bead Test
Most people have seen colored fire, which can be used as a flame test to help identify the ions in a sample. The bead test is a related qualitative technique ...Read Full Post (Source: About.com Chemistry)
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How to Remove Iodine from Water
Question: How can I remove iodine from my drinking water?
Answer: According to Lenntech, a water treatment and purification company, it's easy to remove iodine from water. Simply pass the water ...Read Full Post (Source: About.com Chemistry)
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Drinking Bleach and Drug Tests
There are all kinds of rumors about ways you can beat a drug test. Obviously the easiest way to pass the test is to avoid taking drugs in the first ...Read Full Post (Source: About.com Chemistry)
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This Day in Science History - February 27 - Aspirin
February 27th could be considered aspirin's birthday. The process to make aspirin was patented in 1900 by Felix Hoffman on behalf of the German pharmaceutical company, Bayer. Hoffman's aspirin was ...Read Full Post (Source: About.com Chemistry)
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How Salt Preserves Food
Before refrigeration became common, salt was a popular food preservative. It is still used in many products, including bacon, ham, pickles, and jerky, but modern versions of these foods actually ...Read Full Post (Source: About.com Chemistry)
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MEG Could Be Antifreeze or Flavoring
One chemical known as MEG will kill you if you ingest it; the other MEG is found in many foods you eat. Ethylene glycol is automotive antifreeze. It is a ...Read Full Post (Source: About.com Chemistry)
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Make Nitrocellulose or Flash Paper
If you're a chemistry enthusiast with an interest in fire or history (or both), you probably ought to know how to make your own nitrocellulose. Nitrocellulose is also known as ...Read Full Post (Source: About.com Chemistry)
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This Day in Science History - February 26 - Henry Dow
February 26th is Herbert Henry Dow's birthday. Dow was the founder of Dow Chemical Company, the third largest chemical company in the world. He began his business from an inexpensive ...Read Full Post (Source: About.com Chemistry)
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