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How Alchemy Paved the Way for Chemistry
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Alchemy may seem like a cousin to witchcraft but in reality it was the forerunner of modern chemistry.
Chemists Are on the Hunt for a Long-lasting Sunscreen
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New research examines exactly how sunscreen's chemical filters block radiation from the sun. Learn more in this HowStuffWorks article.
Can You Pass a Basic Chemistry Test?
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Do you know the periodic table from Argon to Zirconium? Test your chemistry knowledge with this basic quiz! It'll be a gas!
Good Hair Days: A Case of Good Chemistry
A chemist can explain hair types and know what makes the difference between a good and bad hair day. Learn about chemistry and hair types.
Body Chemistry Has Everything to Do with Fragrance
Did you know that body chemistry has everything to do with fragrance? Learn how body chemistry and fragrance go hand-in-hand.
Strong Bases: Properties, Applications and Examples
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In chemistry, the classification of substances into acids and bases is fundamental.
Where does the color come from in purple cabbage?
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Nature uses color in lots of different ways. Find out why some types of cabbage are purple and what this means.
What Is Avogadro's Number?
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That's one seriously big number, and technically Amedeo Avogadro didn't even come up with it. So how did the Italian chemist make such an indelible (numerical) mark on the wonderful world of chemistry?
Why Do Wint-O-Green Life Savers Spark in the Dark?
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Maybe you've tried this game of biting down on a wintergreen candy in the dark and looking in the mirror and seeing a spark. Where do those sparks come from?
Chloroplasts Are the Plant Cells That Manufacture Energy
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Chloroplasts are where some of the most miraculous chemistry on Earth goes down.