Friday, May 31, 2019
24 Carat Chemistry
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I was trying to buy a present for my mum for Mothers' Day. "A gold chain," I thought, "would be a nice present". But...
Thursday, May 9, 2019
Nanocellulose Foam
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You have probably held polystyrene cups (styrofoam cups) in your hands. It is a wonderful material for making disposable cups because it is...
Monday, April 15, 2019
Breaking Triglycerides up into Fatty Acids
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Triglycerides are found in the fats and oils you eat. They are produced in a condensation reaction between a glycerol and 3 fatty acids. So,...
Friday, April 12, 2019
Omega Fatty Acids
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"Health Food" companies are always trying to sell us something new. Instead of eating tasty fish they recommend we consume fish o...
Sunday, April 7, 2019
Hydroxyacid or Carboxyalkanol?
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So, you've learnt how to name organic molecules containing the OH (hydroxy) functional group, and, you can name molecules that have the ...
Thursday, April 4, 2019
Types of Structural Isomerism
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If molecules have the same molecular formula but different structural formulae then they are called structural isomers and are said to displ...
Sunday, March 31, 2019
How long is a piece of string?
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How long is a piece of string? What units of length you use to measure a piece of string will depend on how long the string is. If you are...
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