Chemistry Archives

Posted inin Chemistry

Himalayan Salt Lamps: A Chemist’s Critique on Misleading Health Claims and Negative Ions

Posted byby Franklin Veaux
0 Comments
8 min

Himalayan Salt Lamps and the Myth of Negative Ions: A Chemist’s Perspective Himalayan salt lamps do not release negative ions in any significant or scientifically measurable way and therefore do...

Posted inin Chemistry

Why CH3 Remains Non-Polar Despite Its Unpaired Electron and Other Factors

Posted byby Franklin Veaux
0 Comments
2 min

Why is CH3 Non-Polar Despite Having an Unpaired Electron? The methyl radical (CH3) is non-polar because its geometry and electron distribution lead to symmetrical charge arrangement, canceling any net dipole...

Posted inin Chemistry

Assessing the Risks of Radium in Grandma’s Antique Cross and What You Should Know

Posted byby Franklin Veaux
0 Comments
4 min

Grandma’s Antique Cross – Radium? Should I be concerned? If Grandma’s antique cross glows continuously in the dark for days without any external light exposure, it might contain radium. However,...

Posted inin Chemistry

Understanding Allergic Reactions to Ethyl Acrylate and HEMA Compared to Methyl Methacrylate

Posted byby Franklin Veaux
0 Comments
3 min

Understanding Allergies to Ethyl Acrylate, HEMA, and Methyl Methacrylate You can be allergic to ethyl acrylate and 2-hydroxyethyl methacrylate (HEMA) but not to methyl methacrylate (MMA) due to differences in...

Posted inin Chemistry

How Chemists Determine the Types and Counts of Atoms in a Molecule

Posted byby Franklin Veaux
0 Comments
8 min

How Do Chemists Know Which Atoms and How Many Atoms Are in a Molecule? Chemists determine the types and numbers of atoms in a molecule by integrating multiple analytical methods...

Posted inin Chemistry

How Safe or Dangerous Is Glacial Acetic Acid? Key Risks, Handling Tips, and Alternatives

Posted byby Franklin Veaux
0 Comments
4 min

How Safe or Dangerous Is Glacial Acetic Acid? Glacial acetic acid is a highly concentrated form of acetic acid that poses significant safety risks if not handled properly. It can...

Posted inin Chemistry

Aluminum Sesquichlorohydrate vs Aluminum Zirconium Tetrachlorohydrex Gly for Antiperspirants: Key Differences and Insights

Posted byby Franklin Veaux
0 Comments
5 min

Aluminum Sesquichlorohydrate vs Aluminum Zirconium Tetrachlorohydrex Gly in Antiperspirants Aluminum sesquichlorohydrate and aluminum zirconium tetrachlorohydrex gly serve as active ingredients in antiperspirants with distinct effects on efficacy and skin tolerance....

Posted inin Chemistry

Timeframe for Ozone to Oxidize Formaldehyde and PFAS: Insights and Considerations

Posted byby Franklin Veaux
0 Comments
5 min

How Long Does Ozone Take to Oxidize Formaldehyde and PFAS? Ozone does not effectively oxidize PFAS and is unnecessary for formaldehyde removal; washing quickly and safely removes formaldehyde, while PFAS...

Posted inin Chemistry

Safe Methods for Acetone Disposal: Key Techniques and Avoiding Risks

Posted byby Franklin Veaux
0 Comments
3 min

How to Dispose of Acetone Safely Proper acetone disposal involves taking it to local hazardous waste facilities, diluting and draining with water when safe, or allowing evaporation in a controlled...

Posted inin Chemistry

Understanding the Reaction between Hydrochloric Acid and Sodium Hydroxide

Posted byby Franklin Veaux
0 Comments
2 min

Reaction between Hydrochloric Acid and Sodium Hydroxide The reaction between hydrochloric acid (HCl) and sodium hydroxide (NaOH) produces sodium chloride (NaCl) and water (H2O). This is a classic acid-base neutralization...