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A Guide to the Different Types of Fat

WEBFat is an important nutrient in our diets, but there’s a lot of talk of different types of fats, and whether these types are beneficial or harmful to our health. These …

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A Rough Guide to Types of Scientific Evidence

WEBClick to enlarge. Today’s graphic looks at science in general, rather than just chemistry. It’s in a similar vein to the Rough Guide to Spotting Bad Science posted last …

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A Guide to Chemical Hazard Symbols

WEBBack to some chemistry basics for today's post, with a look at the nine different hazard symbols commonly used to warn of chemical dangers. These symbols …

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and why its health benefits are overstated

WEBThere’s more chemistry you can try with turmeric: it can be used as an indicator to help us spot the difference between acids and alkalis. If turmeric is added to …

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The Chemistry of Poisons

WEBDespite its toxicity, thallium compounds saw use in medicinal treatment of a number of conditions. Thallium sulfate was used for the treatment of diseases and …

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17 PERIODIC TABLE OF ELEMENTS' MEDICAL USES

WEBCi #IYPT2019 PERIODIC TABLE OF ELEMENTS' MEDICAL USES © Andy Brunning/Compound Interest 2019 | www.compoundchem.com | @compoundchem …

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The year in chemistry: 2022’s biggest chemistry stories

WEBFor the first time since the onset of the pandemic, COVID’s domination of the science news cycle waned in 2022. The focus increasingly shifted to the longer-term …

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Flavour, Pungency & Medicinal Potential

WEBIt adds a strong, pungent flavour to dishes as a consequence of several chemical compounds it contains; additionally, these compounds are altered when the …

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The Twelve Principles of Green Chemistry: What it is, & Why it …

WEB2: Atom Economy. Atom economy is a measure of the amount of atoms from the starting material that are present in the useful products at the end of a chemical …

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What do the IARC’s carcinogen classifications actually mean

WEBThe IARC is a part of the WHO. The IARC’s system was developed to classify different chemical agents, mixtures, or exposures, into one of five groups …

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The Chemistry of Deodorants vs. Antiperspirants

WEBThe primary difference between deodorants and antiperspirants is the manner in which they reduce body odour. Body odour itself is the consequence of the …

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#ChemVsCOVID: How chemistry is helping with understanding …

WEBClick to enlarge How does COVID spread? Of all the questions about the pandemic, this seems like it would be a fairly simple one to answer. But, even several …

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THE CHEMISTRY OF TURMERIC

WEBBY NC ND © COMPOUND INTEREST 2016 - WWW.COMPOUNDCHEM.COM | Twitter: @compoundchem | Facebook: www.facebook.com/compoundchem This graphic is …

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The Key Chemicals in Red Wine

WEBIn general, red wine is a complex mix of a large number of chemicals; there’s no exact figure, but estimates range from around 800 different compounds to …

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Lethal Doses of Water, Caffeine and Alcohol

WEBToday's graphic is a whimsical look at lethal doses of chemicals we consume on a regular basis. Whilst it may be more common to view chemicals in a black and …

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Natural vs. Man-Made Chemicals – Dispelling Misconceptions

WEBThe term ‘chemophobia’ has been used on social media amongst chemists with increasing regularity over the past year. Defined as ‘a fear of chemicals’, more …

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The Chemicals in Cigarette Smoke & Their Effects

WEB1,3-butadiene is a simple hydrocarbon molecule, containing 2 double bonds. In a 2003 study (Fowles & Dybing), the risk factor of various compounds in cigarette …

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The 12 Principles of GREEN CHEMISTRY

WEBC BY NC ND The 12 Principles of GREEN CHEMISTRY © COMPOUND INTEREST 2015; WWW.COMPOUNDCHEM.COM Shared under a CC Attribution-NonCommercial …

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Tear gas: Chemistry, dispersal methods, and effects

WEBIt irritates mucous membranes, including the eyes, nose, mouth, skin and respiratory tract. This can lead to inflammation and difficulty breathing. The effects …

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