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How do dry chemical fire extinguishers work?
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How do multi-class dry chemical fire extinguishers work? What is the dry chemical?
How do you write the chemical reaction that takes place in a smoke detector?
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Chemical formulas provide a concise explanation for reactions. In this article, we explain the formula for the reaction in a smoke detector.
Hundreds of Scientists Call for Tighter Limits on Common Antibacterial Chemical
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Experts are calling for stronger restrictions on the chemical triclosan. Learn more about the antimicrobial chemical in this HowStuffWorks article.
How Dangerous Was the Ohio Chemical Train Derailment?
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The disastrous Feb. 3 train derailment contaminated East Palestine, Ohio. We talked to an expert about the potential environmental and health impacts to come.
4 Facts About Phosphate, the Chemical Compound That's Everywhere
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You might wonder what phosphates do, but they are so intrinsic to our daily lives that the question really is: What don't phosphates do?
We're Losing the Chemical War on Cockroaches
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A study found that cockroaches are developing cross-resistance to multiple classes of insecticides. HowStuffWorks explains why that's bad news.
How Mustard Gas Works
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Mustard gas is a chemical warfare agent developed during World War I. Learn how mustard gas affected soldiers and armies used mustard gas.
How Light Sticks Work
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Light sticks produce a mesmerizing neon glow before slowly extinguishing. Learn about light sticks, chemical light sticks and how they work.
How does your body digest a cigarette?
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Can you body really digest a cigarette? Not really -- those chemicals just aren't useful for its functions. Find out how your body digests a cigarette.
Why would you take poison as medicine?
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Can you really take poison as medicine? Learn about both ancient and cutting-edge ways that poison acts as medicine.