What’s the secret of Sriracha sauce? Pepper, of course. This video from The American Chemical Society explains why chili pepper is so delightul to our senses. But it’s not the only ingredient. Enjoy your Sriracha, but use it sparingly. After all, it has very little chance of going bad.
Acetaminophen, the active ingredient in Tylenol™, is one of the most popular pain relievers in the world, selling more than 27 billion doses in 2009 alone. It can reduce fevers, eliminate aches and pains and relieve cough and cold symptoms. But how does it work? The truth is, no one knows exactly. This week, Reactions examines the theories about the popular pill.
Joe Hanson of It’s Okay to Be Smart explains how the elements got their names in Dr. Seuss like rhyming fashion.
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Ever wonder what all those names on the periodic table actually mean?
There’s a whole lot of fascinating history on Mendeleev’s table. Some carry names from antiquity, some are named for people, some are named for places, and some are named for mythical beings. Discover the etymology of the elements!
Here are a bunch of Chemistry jokes.
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“Never trust an atom. They make up everything.”
The Reactions YouTube channel, which is produced by the American Chemical Society, has created a video featuring a whole bunch of groan-worthy chemistry jokes.
