Chemistry

Understanding Heat Calculations in Coffee-Cup vs. Bomb Calorimeters Coffee-cup calorimeters use the formula q = m * c * ΔT because they calculate heat transfer based on the mass of...

Are Alchemists Still a Thing? Traditional alchemists, as known in antiquity, no longer exist today; their practices evolved into modern chemistry and science, while the mystical aspect of alchemy persists...

Synthetic Amber by Polymerizing Tree Resin: Insights and Practical Guidance Synthesizing amber by polymerizing tree resin requires precise conditions and careful chemical understanding. It involves transforming resin acids under heat...

Understanding Carbon and the Octet Rule Carbon can form species that appear to violate the octet rule, but such cases are allowed because the octet rule is a preference, not...

Can Aluminum Burn? Aluminum does burn, but not in the conventional way most people imagine burning. Instead of melting immediately, aluminum reacts with oxygen to form aluminum oxide, releasing significant...

What Is the Easiest (Non-Toxic) Chemical to Make for Educational Purposes? The easiest non-toxic chemical to make for educational purposes is sodium acetate, commonly known as “hot ice,” produced by...