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Jessica Clifton

Executive Director

Jessica is Executive Director at ReAgent and leads a variety of growth projects. She has an extensive background in marketing, and has worked in the chemical industry since 2019. Outside of work, Jessica can be found on a run, building LEGO, or watching Star Wars.
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What Is Inorganic Chemistry?

Inorganic chemistry is the branch of science that studies all chemical compounds except those primarily based on carbon. It includes metals, salts, acids, bases, minerals, and coordination complexes.  Understanding inorganic chemistry is essential for industries ranging from pharmaceuticals and chemical

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What Is Battery Acid?

Battery acid typically refers to the acid used in lead-acid batteries, though it’s essential to the function of any acid-based battery or chemical cell. Storing chemical energy for eventual electrical use is the basic principle behind batteries, including those that

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The Truth Behind 5 Common Chemistry Myths

Chemistry often suffers from a reputation for being complicated, dangerous, or irrelevant to everyday life. Many people form opinions based on media portrayals, outdated teaching methods, or the assumption that chemicals are inherently harmful.  These perceptions can discourage students and

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What Is an Acid in Chemistry?

Acids are one of the most important groups of chemicals, found everywhere from household products to industrial processes. They are substances that can release hydrogen ions (H⁺) in water, and they play a key role in countless chemical reactions.  Acids

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The Science of Soap: How Chemistry Keeps Us Clean

Soap is one of the simplest items in our daily routines, yet it is underpinned by remarkably sophisticated chemistry.  More than just a tool for personal hygiene, soap plays a vital role in public health and general sanitisation, helping to

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What is Sodium Hypochlorite Used For?

Sodium hypochlorite may not occur naturally in stable form, but it has become one of the most widely used chemicals in modern life. Best known as the active ingredient in household bleach, it is in a number of everyday household

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What Is a Brønsted-Lowry Base?

Acid–base chemistry is a cornerstone of chemical science, underpinning everything from laboratory experiments to the processes that occur inside the human body.  One of the most useful frameworks for understanding acids and bases is the Brønsted-Lowry theory, which was introduced

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What Is Antifreeze?

Antifreeze is an additive which can be used to lower the freezing point – and also raise the boiling point – of any liquid that is water-based. This makes it indispensable in cars and vehicles, where, in the form of

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What Are Catalysts?

Without a catalyst, many reactions simply can’t take place. They unlock the means for many chemicals to react and create something new, often while remaining behind afterwards for future use.  While some allow for these reactions to happen at all,