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Homar Murillo

Science Writer

Homar has a Masters degree in Environmental Science & Biochemistry and five years’ experience as a chemistry teacher. His extensive experience has made him a top science and manufacturing writer for ReAgent since 2020. He is a father of three beautiful children and is currently obsessed with the youngest, baby Barbara.

What Chemicals Are In Fizzy Drinks?

Fizzy drinks are sweet, bubbly beverages that contain chemicals such as phosphoric acid, along with carbon dioxide and various additives, artificial colours, and flavours. The carbonated water in fizzy drinks (made when carbon dioxide and water react) is responsible for

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The Future Of The Chemical Industry

AI is a hot topic, so it’s no surprise that we can expect more automation and AI integration in chemical manufacturing in the near future.  Even now, a large portion of the chemical manufacturing process is automated. Along with this,

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What are the Main Types of Chemical Bonds?

The three main types of chemical bonds are ionic bonds, covalent bonds, and metallic bonds. The type of bond determines the structure, stability, and properties of a substance. Chemical bonds can affect the stability of a compound; those with weak

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What Is Reduction In Chemistry?

Reduction is defined as the transfer of electrons between different chemical species as part of a chemical reaction. The species that receives the electrons is ‘reduced’ because of the decrease in the oxidation state of the element or group of

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What Are Ketones in Chemistry?

Ketones are a class of organic compounds identifiable by their carbonyl group, i.e. the group that has a carbon-oxygen double bond.  A by-product of metabolism, ketones are naturally present in humans, plants and animals. They’re also used as solvents in

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Types of Salts in Chemistry and Their Uses

Salts are ionic compounds resulting from a neutralisation reaction between an acid and a base. Depending on the respective strengths of the reactants, the types of salts in chemistry can be classified as acidic, basic, normal (neutral), or double. A

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The Definition of Qualitative Analysis in Chemistry

Qualitative analysis in chemistry primarily focuses on the visual characteristics of a chemical reaction, for example, a change in colour or the production of bubbles. Unlike quantitative analysis, qualitative analysis does not involve measurements or numerical values and calculations.  Qualitative

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How to Become a Forensic Scientist

When you were a child, you may have dreamt of becoming a scientist or a police detective. Well, you can actually become both if you pursue a career in forensics. Becoming a forensic scientist allows you to help in solving

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