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What Is Electrochemistry and Its Applications?
Most electrochemistry applications you’ll find in your daily life involve electrochemical cells. What is electrochemistry? Learn more now!
What Is Analytical Chemistry?
Today, we’ll take an in-depth look at analytical chemistry. What is it, what do scientists do in this field and why is it so important?
How to Read the Periodic Table of Elements
Our guide makes it easy to read the periodic table of elements. Learn about atomic numbers, atomic mass, atomic symbols, and how to classify elements.
Everyday Uses of Metalloids
Finding the metalloids/ semimetals on the perodic table is hard. Read more to learn about what are metalloids and where might you use them in your life.
What Are Equivalent Resonance Structures and How Do They Support Innovation?
What role do equivalent resonance structures play in chemists’ work? Learn about some real-world examples now.
7 Everyday Examples of Aromatic Compounds
Several everyday examples of aromatic compounds help simplify this category organic chemistry, including coffee, vanilla and more.
5 Chemical Properties of Tea
Tea is deceptively simple — it’s just a bunch of leaves, a few spices, and an accouterment to dress it up, right? The chemical properties of tea are more complicated, as the ingredients interact with…
What Is Cryo-Electron Microscopy and What Is It Used For?
Innovations in biology and technology hinge on understanding the world on a molecular level. The more scientists learn about organisms and materials on the nanoscale, the better they can develop groundbreaking solutions to the world’s…
Low Melting Point Metals for Casting
How hot is hot? There’s no standard definition for a low melting point metal, but considering most metals melt at over 1,000°F (537°C), those metals that disintegrate on the stovetop or even in a person’s…
The Chemistry of Proteins: New Perspectives on Nature’s Most Important Compounds
Proteins are essential building blocks of all life on earth. Recent discoveries have given us a new perspective on the chemistry of proteins.
How Chemical Composition Analysis Solves Crimes
How do investigators know a stain is actually blood and not ketchup? Here’s a look at how chemical composition analysis identifies evidence.
The Best Chemistry Sets for Kids Who Love Science
Want a chemistry set for kids? Here are some of the best options for kids who enjoy hands-on scientific learning.
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NASA's Perseverance Rover successfully touched down on the red planet on February 18, 2021. The rover's main goal is to search for signs of alien life. Perseverance will also collect rock samples and regolith for a possible return to earth. Thumbnail Credit: NASA
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