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States of matter, acids and bases, chemical reactions: articles that build an intuitive feel for the chemistry we meet every day in the kitchen and in nature.
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When wood burns, only a handful of ash is left, yet a rusting nail gets heavier. Does mass vanish, or appear out of nowhere? We explain the law of conservation of mass, Lavoisier's experiments and how to balance chemical equations.
Kuazara Bilim Ekibi7 min read
Why is lemon sour and soap slippery? We explain what acids and bases are, how to read the pH scale, why each pH step means a tenfold change, and how to make a natural indicator from red cabbage.
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Why does sweating cool us down, why does cologne feel cold, and why does water stay cool in a clay jug? We explain the states of matter, changes of state and the secret of evaporative cooling through the motion of molecules.
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