Chemistry is the science of change. But why do chemical reactions take place? Why do chemicals react with each other? The answer is in thermodynamics and kinetics. These two are arguably the most important concepts to grasp in chemistry. But sometimes, even after several years of basic chemistry education, it is not easy to form… [Read More]
The Swern Oxidation: Mechanism and Features
What is the Swern Oxidation? What can you do with this reaction? What is the mechanism of the Swern oxidation? How do you actually run this reaction in the lab and what are their most relevant practical features? These are some of the questions that I will try to answer in this guide, as someone… [Read More]
A Journey into Substitution Reactions by Crash Course
Note from Chemistry Hall: Today I would like to share with you a recommendation of a YouTube channel. This is how the people at ‘Crash Course’ tackle organic chemistry teaching by using videos. I checked a couple of videos and they explain important concepts in a clear and conversational manner. If you are learning organic… [Read More]
Neurotoxin vs. Cytotoxin: The Difference between Spider Venoms
Spiders are not aggressive creatures. Believe it or not, they are as afraid of human beings as we are to them. However, there are instances when they can cause nuisances in the household, interfering with our daily activities. They might start to cause stress and pain. The only time that spiders show their aggressive nature… [Read More]
What Is the Color of Oxygen: Properties and Exciting Facts
What is the color of oxygen? Why we, including all forms of life, cannot live without it? What is so special about this element? You may have asked these questions yourself – and so have many others. Indeed, oxygen is one of the most abundant chemical elements on the planet, and it has been baffling… [Read More]
5 Ways To Get Better At Science Communication In The 2020s
When I was working as a scientist, I realised that there was great disparity between the information you could find in peer reviewed journals, compared to the information you can find in public. But the thing is, scientists like you and me are just like anybody else. We still use google and social media, except… [Read More]
What Is The Future Of Digitalization In The Chemical Industry?
Digitalization in the chemical industry is typically in response to market challenges, particularly when it comes to demand and competition. It’s generally geared towards improving the chemical companies’ competitiveness in business areas from operations and R&D to customer relations. We have previously covered in another post how we think AI and machine learning are changing… [Read More]
What Is the Difference Between Organic and Inorganic Compounds?
Wherever we look around, you can see both inorganic and organic compounds. When we go to supermarket, we see different items; some are organic and others are inorganic. What is the difference between organic and inorganic compounds? Well, the chemical difference is not the one you hear on the news which distinguishes “organic” vegetables from… [Read More]
Watch The Best Online Chemistry Lectures From Your Coach
We live in an amazing time for learning. Nowadays, you can access lectures and explanations for any scientific topic right from your couch at home! And chemistry is not left behind. Not only you can learn chemistry with a wide variety of tutorials form YouTube, but you can also enjoy many online chemistry lectures from… [Read More]
The Best Analytical Chemistry Textbook
I always found analytical chemistry quite fascinating, even when I was a college student doing my first steps into the world of chemistry. It might not be the most exciting subject, but the concepts attached to it (such as error, accuracy, etc.) are basic for the education of any chemist (or any scientist, for that… [Read More]
Types of Chemistry Flasks: A Complete Guide
An important concern within any chemistry laboratory is the handling and storage of chemical substances regardless of the physical state in which they are. We are going to help you identify the most common (or not so common) types of chemistry flasks out there! Through chemistry history, different materials have been employed to build these… [Read More]
What Is The Best Physical Chemistry Textbook?
Here comes probably the scariest part of chemistry college programs for many students: physical chemistry. And around it, the most frequently asked question: what is the best physical chemistry textbook that you can get? Some other students find are more intimidated by organic chemistry. However, most chemistry students are not incredibly fluent in maths, so… [Read More]