Happy International Day of Women and Girls in Science! Check out this infographic by @compoundchem highlighting various women in science throughout history!
In the leadup to #Thanksgiving, we wanted to look at the tasty world of kitchen #chemistry. Join us as we share some of our favorite food-related stories. If you're worried about hosting Thanksgiving dinner, fear not, these cool chemistry hacks are for you https://t.co/agSfBCmGUv
Be afraid be very afraid of black flames! In flame tests excited electrons in sodium in table salt emit almost monochromatic yellow at 589 nm. A low pressure sodium lamp also emits the same λ. The flame also absorbs that light & appears black. #spookychemistry 🔥