03 April 2006
Washing May Make Your Clothes Dirtier
To summarize, I would not expect washing/drying to remove metals. I would expect the contamination to spread across the entire load of laundry and to accumulate over time. There might be a PAH reduction, but not a complete removal.
02 April 2006
Natural Easter Egg Dyes
Ok, don't color them this very second, if you plan on having edible eggs for Easter. However, if you hollow out eggs and want to color them, here are some instructions for natural egg dyes that you would find at home.
30 March 2006
Build a Baking Soda Volcano
Okay, the baking soda volcano is the kitchen equivalent of a volcano, not a real one. It's cool all the same! The baking soda volcano is also more or less non-toxic, which adds to its appeal.
Burning Money - Chemistry Demonstration
Do you have money to burn? Here's a neat trick for setting a dollar bill on fire, without actually burning it. This demonstration illustrates the concept of combustion and also shows some properties of alcohol, water, and money.
How to Balance Redox Reactions
Redox reactions are chemical reactions that involve reduction (gaining of electrons) and oxidation (loss of electrons, gaining of oxygen).
Absinthe Chemistry
Absinthe has been enjoying a resurgence in popularity, as countries lift the ban on making the green wormwood and anise-flavored spirit
Water into Wine Demonstration
Here's another classic chemistry demonstration for you. Pour a glass of 'water' into an apparently empty glass, and watch it change from clear to wine or blood red. Blow air into the red liquid to clear it.
Chemistry Laboratory Safety Quiz - Test Your Chemistry Knowledge
Are you a safe scientist or a menace to yourself and others in the chemistry lab? Here's a ten question quiz you can take to test yourself. You may wish to review the lab safety rules before starting.
16 February 2006
Chemistry: WebElements Periodic Table
by 9 othersWebElements was the first periodic table on the WWW
14 February 2006
Bubble Town, soap bubble fun and magic - Home page
You will find building instructions for a very special bubble blowing tube, learn how to mix industrial strength bubble solutions, play bubble games, download a free poster and have fun.
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