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Chemistry Support: Where does a fart go? (and other questions)
Manage episode 472462657 series 2576059
Question and Response 65
Melissa and Jam delve into a variety of interesting chemistry-related questions sourced from Reddit. They explore why farts stop smelling over time, the non-oily nature of Castile soap, why cookies and candies remain safe to eat at room temperature, and the mechanics behind rice cookers. They also discuss how opening a bottle can freeze its contents and offer reassurance to a chemistry Ph.D. student worried about forgetting basic chemistry knowledge. The episode is filled with insightful explanations, humor, and chemistry support, answering the everyday scientific queries of curious Reddit users.
00:00 Introduction and Reddit Questions Overview
01:44 Where Does a Fart Go?
04:01 Why Cookies and Candy Don't Spoil Quickly
07:31 How Do Rice Cookers Work?
10:52 Why Does Opening a Bottle Freeze the Contents?
15:16 How is Castile Soap Not Oily?
17:18 Forgetting Basic Chemistry as a PhD Student
24:35 Conclusion and Listener Engagement
Thanks to our monthly supporters
- Julie S
- Heather R
- Autoclave
- Chelsea M
- Dorien V
- Scott B
- Jessie R
- Ciara L
- J0HNTR0Y
- Jeannette N
- Cullyn R
- Erica B
- Elizabeth P
- Sarah M
- Rachel R
- Letila
- Katrina B
- Suzanne P
- Venus R
- Lyn S
- Jacob T
- Brian K
- Emerson W
- Kristina G
- Timothy P
- Steven B
- Chris and Claire S
- Chelsea B
- Avishai B
- Hunter R
Check out our website at chemforyourlife.com
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342 episodes
Manage episode 472462657 series 2576059
Question and Response 65
Melissa and Jam delve into a variety of interesting chemistry-related questions sourced from Reddit. They explore why farts stop smelling over time, the non-oily nature of Castile soap, why cookies and candies remain safe to eat at room temperature, and the mechanics behind rice cookers. They also discuss how opening a bottle can freeze its contents and offer reassurance to a chemistry Ph.D. student worried about forgetting basic chemistry knowledge. The episode is filled with insightful explanations, humor, and chemistry support, answering the everyday scientific queries of curious Reddit users.
00:00 Introduction and Reddit Questions Overview
01:44 Where Does a Fart Go?
04:01 Why Cookies and Candy Don't Spoil Quickly
07:31 How Do Rice Cookers Work?
10:52 Why Does Opening a Bottle Freeze the Contents?
15:16 How is Castile Soap Not Oily?
17:18 Forgetting Basic Chemistry as a PhD Student
24:35 Conclusion and Listener Engagement
Thanks to our monthly supporters
- Julie S
- Heather R
- Autoclave
- Chelsea M
- Dorien V
- Scott B
- Jessie R
- Ciara L
- J0HNTR0Y
- Jeannette N
- Cullyn R
- Erica B
- Elizabeth P
- Sarah M
- Rachel R
- Letila
- Katrina B
- Suzanne P
- Venus R
- Lyn S
- Jacob T
- Brian K
- Emerson W
- Kristina G
- Timothy P
- Steven B
- Chris and Claire S
- Chelsea B
- Avishai B
- Hunter R
Check out our website at chemforyourlife.com
Watch our episodes on YouTube
Find us on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook @ChemForYourLife
342 episodes
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