Chemistry

Common Chemical for Paint Thinner The most common chemicals for paint thinner are toluene, xylene, turpentine, and white spirit or mineral spirits. These substances serve as effective solvents to dilute...

Kangen Water Water Ionizer: Scientific Analysis and Practical Considerations The Kangen Water Water Ionizer claims to produce alkaline water through electrolysis but scientific scrutiny reveals fundamental chemical inaccuracies and practical...

First Year Grad Student’s First Attempt at Setting Up a Schlenk Line A first-year graduate student’s initial setup of a Schlenk line often appears complex and somewhat untidy, but it...

Understanding Why Copper Turns Purple as Well as Green in Chlorinated Water Copper turning purple alongside its normal green patina in the presence of chlorine occurs due to distinct chemical...

What if There’s a “Fluorate” Ion? A stable “fluorate” ion analogous to chlorate (ClO3-) is highly unlikely due to fluorine’s extreme electronegativity, inability to expand its octet, and electronic structure...

Is Oxidized Lead Harmful When You Are Around It Often? When lead metal oxidizes over years, its oxidized form can be harmful if ingested or inhaled but generally poses little...