matt_black

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Why can a diamond be broken using a hammer if it's the hardest natural substance known?

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Is carbon dioxide organic or inorganic?

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Why doesn't NASA or SpaceX use ozone as an oxidizer for rocket fuels?

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Why is chemistry unpredictable?

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Why does mercury decolourise a gold ring?

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How does Walter White make pure crystal meth using a non-stereospecific reaction?

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Does heavy water taste sweet?

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Are there any significant uses of the compound formed by magnesium and anthracene?

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What is the mechanism of action of anaesthetics?

Jan 7, 2014

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What is the chemistry behind this "petrol from air" technology?

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What non-toxic non-corrosive liquids are used for heat transfer?

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Toxicity of metallic lead (Pb)

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Predicting pressure inside a container based on temperature

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PVC reacting or self-decomposing?

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