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The Chemistry Behind Bleach: How It Works

We use bleach for a range of industrial and household applications, including as a cleaning agent. But exactly how does this everyday substance work, and what’s the chemistry behind it?  Put simply, the bleaching process disintegrates the molecular bonds of chromophores. This happens as a result of either an oxidation reaction or a reduction reaction. Here we explain more about the...

The Chemistry Of Honey

As one of nature’s wonders, honey is renowned for its sweet taste and medicinal properties. Whether you add it to your breakfast or pair it with lemon to soothe a sore throat, you’ve probably experienced the benefits of honey at one point or another. But have you ever stopped to think about its chemical composition?As we explore below, honey...

Chemical Reactions Happening in Daily Life

Chemical reactions don’t just occur in the science laboratory; they happen all around us and often in ways you might not expect. They’re responsible for a wide range of natural phenomena and are essential for sustaining life.  In fact, around one billion biochemical reactions take place in the human body every second! Even everyday tasks such as boiling an egg,...

What Chemicals Are In Fast Food?

From burgers and fries to Chinese takeaways, most fast food items contain chemicals. These chemicals are added for a variety of reasons including as preservatives, artificial colours, and artificial flavours. As we explain below, the most common chemicals found in fast food include:Sodium benzoate Potassium sorbate Phthalates Monosodium glutamateContinue reading to learn more about the different chemicals in...

Different Types Of Chemical Reagents And Their Uses

In chemistry, reagents are compounds, substances, or mixtures used to examine chemical reactions. Commonly, a reagent is incorporated into a test to either produce a chemical reaction, or to check if a reaction would occur to begin with. Read on to discover more about how chemical reagents work, and what role they’re playing in coronavirus test kits. What Is A...

The Science Of Sexual Attraction

Sexual attraction is when you find another person sexually appealing or have a desire to make sexual contact with them. It’s a basic instinctive trait and the driving force behind evolution. Without sexual attraction, we wouldn’t be inclined to reproduce and the human race would eventually die out.Attraction is driven by various chemicals in the brain including oxytocin, serotonin,...

The Chemistry Of Soap Making

Soap might seem like a modern invention but it can actually be traced to ancient Babylon 4,800 years ago. Back then, people made soap by boiling animal fats and plant ashes. While the scale and technology involved in soap making have evolved, the main ingredients and methods have not.  Known as saponification, the process of making soap always involves heating...

Chemical Methods of Food Preservation

From canning and freezing to drying and salting, there are various ways to preserve food. There’s even evidence to suggest food preservation methods were being used 14,000 years ago in the Middle East and the Orient. People back then were actively preserving their food by drying it under the sun.  Fast forward to the present day and chemicals now play...

About The Science Blog

At The Science Blog, we write about the latest from the world of science, chemistry, and chemical manufacturing. From the chemical methods of food preservation, soap making and why Mentos react with cola to the different types of salt in chemistry and the chemistry of fire, you’ll find all the resources you need to sate (and pique!) your curiosity about science.

If you’re interested in a career in science or chemistry, you can also use The Science Blog to find all the information you need on chemical careers. Whether you want to learn how you can pursue your dream job, or simply want to know what skills you need to pursue a STEM career, The Science Blog empowers you with the knowledge you need to begin your journey.

If you’re part of the chemical manufacturing industry, or want to learn more about it, The Science Blog also features a range of articles that focus on exactly that. Maybe you want to know how you can make your chemical manufacturing facility more eco-friendly, learn how titration is used in the pharmaceutical industry, explore the latest version of the ISO 9001 Standard, understand chemical reagents or uncover the benefits of cleanroom contract packing.

And for all of you chemistry buffs out there, The Science Blog lets you delve deeper into complex topics like the pH scale, aldehydes, ketones, HEPES buffer, and diagnostic reagents. Discussing the molecular structures and uses of different chemicals, we help you better understand the inner workings of common substances used in science. No matter what aspect of chemistry you’re interested in, The Science Blog has it all!

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