Chemical Compounds
Chemical compounds are substances that form when two or more elements are joined together. Most of the atoms that form living organisms and the Earth's crust are in compound form. Check out these great articles on chemical compounds.
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Adrenochrome has been linked to schizophrenia and the LSD counterculture movement. Now QAnon conspiracy theorists say it's part of a child sex-trafficking cult. So what's the truth behind this chemical compound?
It's an odorless gas that's present in a variety of home products, cosmetics, car exhaust and even humans. But is it bad for us?
Denatured alcohol is useful for lots of things, but drinking definitely isn't one of them.
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Electrons are attracted to some atoms more than others. If two atoms are of equal strength, the electrons will be equally shared. If one atom is stronger, the electrons will be pulled in that atom's direction.
The two different types of alcohol are commonly used in hand sanitizer today. But does one work better than the other?
You might wonder what phosphates do, but they are so intrinsic to our daily lives that the question really is: What don't phosphates do?
Long-banned in the U.S., except for religious purposes, peyote is starting to be decriminalized in some cities. But is that a good thing for this endangered plant?
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Making chemical compounds is a lot like dating. Some ions are naturally compatible; others hook up out of desperation.
It's a force of habit to shake spray canisters, but when it comes to canned air, that inclination could cause frostbite.
Borax, a popular addition to laundry detergents and slime recipes, is a natural ingredient that has been getting flack for possibly being harmful to children. But is this true?
By Alia Hoyt
You probably have a bottle of the stuff at your house. Have you ever seen it come in any color bottle besides brown?