This Day in Science History - May 27 - Joseph Swan
Who invented the incandescent light bulb?
If you believe the advertising campaign put out by Thomas Edison, he did. Thomas Edison brought the United States the incandescent bulb using a patent ...Read Full Post (Source: About.com Chemistry)
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Red White and Blue Shooter Recipe
Here's a density column that's a layered cocktail. It's perfect for the 4th of July or Memorial Day or pretty much any holiday with a red, white and blue theme.Red White and Blue Shooter Ingredients...Read Full Post (Source: About.com Chemistry)
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Names of 10 Acids
The beginning of the school year means an increase in the number of requests for homework help. Many of the homework questions become worked example problems. Other times, people want ...Read Full Post (Source: About.com Chemistry)
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Red, White and Blue Electrochemistry Demo
Turn a series of solutions red, white and blue by electrolyzing water. This is an eye-catching chemistry demonstration that illustrates principles of electrolysis and pH indicators. Plus, the demonstration is ...Read Full Post (Source: About.com Chemistry)
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This Day in Science History - May 26 - Ascanio Sobrero
May 26th marks the passing of Ascanio Sobrero. He was the Italian chemist who discovered the process of making nitroglycerin. He found the explosive and unstable compound while adding glycerin ...Read Full Post (Source: About.com Chemistry)
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Pryographie or Pyrography - Draw Pictures Using a Sparkler
Okay pyros, I know you're out there... I've got a project right up your alley (and mine). Obtain or make a sparkler and use it to draw pictures on paper. ...Read Full Post (Source: About.com Chemistry)
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Happy Geek Pride Day
Happy Memorial Day Weekend too! May 25th was selected as the date for Geek Pride Day or Nerd Pride day because May 25th was when the first Star Wars movie ...Read Full Post (Source: About.com Chemistry)
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This Day in Science History - May 25 - Kennedy Aims for the Moon
On May 25, 1961, President Kennedy announced to congress the goal for the United States to land a man on the moon and bring him safely back by the end ...Read Full Post (Source: About.com Chemistry)
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Make Clear Ice Cubes
While you are making glow in the dark ice, why not make some clear ice? There is a 'trick' to making clear ice cubes, but it isn't complicated and doesn't ...Read Full Post (Source: About.com Chemistry)
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Test Baking Powder and Baking Soda
Did you know baking powder and baking soda have a shelf life? Both baking powder and baking soda are used in recipes to make baked goods rise. If your cakes ...Read Full Post (Source: About.com Chemistry)
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This Day in Science History - May 24 - Kola Superdeep Bore
On May 24, 1970, drilling began at the Kola Superdeep Bore. This project was an attempt to drill as deep as technologically possible. Several branching holes were drilled with the ...Read Full Post (Source: About.com Chemistry)
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Reasons To Study Engineering
If you are interested in science and enjoy math, you have many education and career options. Have you considered engineering? In chemistry, for example, what is the difference between a ...Read Full Post (Source: About.com Chemistry)
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Gemstone Photo Gallery
I think gemstones are among the most fascinating chemical compounds. They are valued not for practical uses, but simply because they are beautiful. I like how minerals with an identical ...Read Full Post (Source: About.com Chemistry)
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This Day in Science History - May 23 - John Bardeen
May 23rd is American physicist John Bardeen's birthday. He was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics on two different occasions. The first prize was in 1956 for being part of ...Read Full Post (Source: About.com Chemistry)
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Rainbow Fire
This clay fire pot gets its rainbow fire by adding a chemical to the ordinary gel fuel sold. You can duplicate this effect at home using a readily available household ...Read Full Post (Source: About.com Chemistry)
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