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  1. ✨ Ever wondered why soap makes bubbles? From micelles that trap oils to the rainbow sheen of thin films, every frothy lather is chemistry in action.

    🚿 Explore the hidden science of soap bubbles → TPC8.short.gy/vVztyhWb

    #ScienceCommunication #EverydayChemistry #SoapBubbles #STEM #Handwashing #CleanScience #SoapScience #TPC8

  2. Ever wondered what helps give bananas their scent or perfumes a fruity kick? 🍌🍓

    It’s thanks to esterification, where an acid meets an alcohol to form an ester and water. From flavors and fragrances to biodiesel and plastics, esters link chemistry to daily life in surprising ways.

    📝 More here: TPC8.short.gy/dUnO3dI7

    From fruit bowls to fuel tanks, esters are quietly shaping your world.

    #Esterification #EverydayChemistry #OrganicChemistry #Fragrances #Biodiesel #STEMEducation #Science #TPC8

  3. In other news: I made toum (the Libanese garlic sauce) today and it turned out slightly green. Supposedly this happens because of the the copper-salts present in garlic that can interact with the acid from lemon juice. I confirm it still is garlicky awesomeness #cooking #everydaychemistry

  4. 🌟🕯️🏮Dive into the fascinating world of candle chemistry!

    📖 Watch video now: buff.ly/3EqBeWz

    💬 What’s your favorite candle fact? Share below! ⬇️

    #chemistry #chemistryviews #chemviews #chemistryexlained #everydaychemistry #candleflame

  5. 🤢🧪The fugu poison, tetrodotoxin, falls very near the top of the international hit parade of poisons. Swallowing even half a milligram transforms this culinary delicacy into an “executioner’s last meal”. You will probably have already guessed that such a poisonous species must also be a brilliant chemist.

    chemistryviews.org/details/ezi

    #chemustry #chemustryviews #chemviesws #fugu #foodchemistry #everydaychemistry

  6. 📚 Ever wondered about the nostalgic scent of aged books?

    Watch the short video and discover the science behind: buff.ly/40tEoAj

    #chemistry #chemistryviews #chemviews #everydaychemistry

  7. Absinthe: The Magic of the Green Fairy:
    When drinking modern absinthe, is there still a chance of getting a kiss from the Green Fairy like the Bohemian Parisians at the end of the 19th century?

    doi.org/10.1002/chemv.20240000

    #chemistry #chemistryviews #chemviews #chemiverse #absinthe #everydaychemistry

  8. How Long Can Champagne Be Stored?

    The size of the bottle is important for the gradual release of CO2 in champagne as it ages

    bit.ly/3TINZ4n

    #chemistry #chemistryviews #chemviews #champage #NewYear #everydaychemistry

  9. ✈️🧑‍🔬Did you ever wonder how those oxygen masks on airplanes actually work? 🤔 🔬 Satisfy your curiosity about the science behind in-flight safety: chemistryviews.org/how-do-oxyg

    #chemistry #airplanesafety #sciencefacts #sciencevideo 'chemistryviews #chemviews #chemiverse #everydaychemistry

  10. Biochemistry of Peppers
    🌶️Why is it that only plants from the genus Capsicum can synthesize compounds that burn so strongly on the tongue?
    🌶️How can we taste spiciness?

    doi.org/10.1002/chemv.20140003

    #chemistry #chemistryviews #chemviews #chemiverse #everydaychemistry #peppers #biochemistry