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What do the golden crust on a loaf of bread, the perfectly aerated crumb of a cake, and the browning of a steak in a frying pan all have in common? Science. Cooking is all about chemistry. You may not realise it, but experiments and chemical reactions are happening in your kitchen on a daily basis. It can be fascinating to learn...
From the dressings on our salads to the glues and paints that surround us, acetic acid is far more than just a household condiment. Though most people recognise it as the tangy component of vinegar, this simple organic compound has a surprisingly wide range of applications.Beyond the kitchen, acetic acid plays a vital role in food preservation, industrial manufacturing, medicine,...
Osmosis works through the natural movement of water through semi-permeable membranes, evening out the saturation of dissolved particles between two bodies of water.Reverse osmosis, meanwhile, relies on pressure to push the water through, moving it from a high concentrate into a lower concentration solution.Both processes rely on semi-permeable membranes, but their mechanisms, applications, and energy requirements differ when it comes...
At ReAgent, we sell deionised water by the 1,000L bucket-load – but what is deionisation exactly?Quite simply, deionisation is a process by which water has its ions removed in order to form pure H20.Ions are electrically charged atoms or molecules that have either a positive or negative charge. For many applications, water containing ions is considered impure and cannot be...
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 coatings to cleaning products, and even eco-friendly household solutions.The field examines how elements combine, react, and interact. These principles inform both...
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 use acid. How this electrochemical process works is largely due to the distinct structure of and chemistry behind these devices, but battery...
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 non-specialists from engaging with the subject, despite its crucial role in health, industry, and the environment.In reality, chemistry is all around...
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 are not only essential in laboratories, but also in industries such as fertiliser production, pharmaceuticals, and manufacturing. From the sour taste...
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 curb the spread of diseases and infections by preventing rapid transmission via touch. From kitchen sinks to laboratory benches, the science of...
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