
Catalysts & Activation Energy
What is a catalyst? Let’s talk about what catalysts are. A catalyst is a compound or element that increases the rate of a chemical reaction,
What is a catalyst? Let’s talk about what catalysts are. A catalyst is a compound or element that increases the rate of a chemical reaction,
Core Concepts Learning the common polyatomic ions is a rite of passage for all chemistry students. The good news is that many of these ions
Basic Chemistry Personal Protective Equipment Safety is always top priority when working with chemicals – so let’s discuss lab safety equipment. It is crucial to
One of the most exciting areas of chemistry for students is chemical reactions. This infographic on chemical reactions could inspire a lifetime of passion and
When lab safety is kept in mind, chemistry experiments in a lab can both a safe and joyous activity, leading to a lifelong passion of
Standard reduction potentials are very useful in chemistry. They are also known as standard cell potentials, or standard electrode potentials. They are measured in volts,
Easily create beautiful needle-like crystals in solution At ChemTalk, we were so amazed by the ease and beauty of producing elemental tin crystals, we just
Extractions – like getting potassium metal from bananas, are a popular activity for both home and professional chemists. They are particularly popular on social media,
Some people are familiar with the process of growing crystals of copper sulfate, or even copper acetate. However, very few people know that you can
The Element Gallium Introduction to Gallium Gallium is well known as a metal that has a melting point just above room temperature, which means it
Lead Nitrate + Potassium Iodide Lead nitrate reacts with potassium iodide to produce a beautiful precipitate, as we will show you. The reaction, known as
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