The Diatomics

In this episode we will be discussing the octet rule and why it does not always hold true, even though it is a rule in chemistry, along with an observation that seems to defy logic called the Mpemba effect and some theories on why it occurs.

In this episode we will be going over two branches of chemistry, what exactly they are and how they are used in our lives.

In this episode we will be discussing how histamines cause allergies and why antihistamines help prevent these reactions, along with how epinephrine helps individuals in anaphylaxis and how it can be synthesized outside of the body.

In this episode we will go over the similarities and differences of some carbon based compounds. Ranging from coal to graphene.

In this episode we will be discussing the chemistry of Bromine and Mercury and why they are the only two elements that are liquid at room temperature.

In this episode we will be going over some lesser known science experiments that you can try at home, and how they work.

In this episode we will be explaining how common science experiments, such as elephant toothpaste and slime, work

In this episode we will be talking about two inventions in the 1900s: acrylic paint and Kevlar.

In this episode we will be discussing different jobs in the field of chemistry. All of the salaries are based on the average in the U.S.

In this episode we will be discussing the creation and uses of bioplastics, biodegradable plastics, and recycled plastics, and why they are not always as environmentally friendly as they seem.

In this episode we will be discussing how vanilla and gasoline can be created synthetically, along with why synthesis of these products is important.

In this episode we will be taking a look at why water is so important in chemistry, along with what makes it different from other substances.

In this episode we will be discussing the chemistry involved when you cook meat and bake bread.

In this episode we will be taking a look at some of the most dangerous elements on the periodic table and what exactly they do to cause so much damage.

In this episode we will be discussing how exactly we taste things from a chemical perspective.

In this episode we will be discussing some of the basics of crystals and how some crystals you can easily make at home are actually formed.

In this episode we will be discussing the chemicals in your body that are known for making you happy.

In this episode we will be discussing acid rain, what it is, and how it does damage.

In this episode we are discussing how caffeine works and some other fun facts about it.

In this episode we will go over the difference between acids and bases, what they are, and some ways to tell if something is an acid or base.

In this episode we explain how lightning really works.

In this episode we will be taking a look at how complex soap really is and why it works so well as a cleaner.

Learn how glow sticks work and some interesting facts about them.

In this episode we will take a look at what exactly benzene is and what it does.

In this episode we will take a look at organic and inorganic chemistry, what they actually are and what the difference is.

In this episode we are going to go into some different branches of chemistry.

In this episode we will be going over some simple concepts that you will need to know to understand many more complex things in chemistry.

In this episode we take a look at a part of the periodic table many people forget about, and look at some interesting elements from there.

In this episode we will go over elements we find very interesting and are considered noble gases or halogens.

In this episode we will be going over some of our favorite nonmetals.

In this episode we are taking a look at interesting semimetals and metalloids.

In this episode we will take a look at some transition metals we find interesting.

In this episode we are taking a look at the first two groups on the periodic table and talk about some interesting properties of a few interesting elements from these groups.

In this episode we will take a look at the different types of bonding.

This episode will take a look at the entire periodic table, what the different groups inside them are and what that means.

In this episode we will explore fission, fusion and transmutation and what those actually are.

In this episode we will go over alpha and beta decay.

This episode will complete out discussion of the atom, with focus on the electrons.

In this episode we will take a deeper dive into the atom and its discovery.

In this episode we will go over how we got to the idea of the atom we have today, in the next couple of episodes we will go more in depth on this topic.

Meet the hosts of the podcast, learn what they love about chemistry, and what they have in store for the podcast.