Online Chemistry Explorer

  Every day, we encounter chemistry in daily life. Chemistry is used in daily life for numerous tasks, including eating safe foods, boiling water to kill bacteria, using antibacterial soap etc.   Brushing teeth Toothpaste made using chemistry and chemicals, such as fluoride. It   eliminates bacteria from the mouth and provides a good feel.   Eating safe food Chemists are responsible for testing foods and ensuring they meet safety standards. Furthermore, many chemists work directly with food chains and manufacturers to ensure all food is safe to eat. The same applies to drinks, too.   Cooking food Cooking food, specifically heating foods up, is essential. Not only does it kill harmful bacteria and microorganisms, but it makes food more digestible and safe for consumption.   Pharmaceutical drugs are essential chemistry in daily life Drugs work because of chemistry – the compounds contained in these drugs bind to the receptors in our bod...

  What is Corrosion? Corrosion is a common phenomenon that transforms a refined material into a more chemically stable form, such as its oxide, hydroxide, or sulfide.   You must have noticed that some iron objects are covered with an orange or reddish-brown coloured layer at some point in time when exposed to moisture in air for a long time. The formation of this layer is the result of a chemical process known as rusting, which is a form of corrosion. Corrosion Definition It is basically defined as a natural process that causes the transformation of pure metals into undesirable substances when they react with substances like water or air. This reaction causes damage of metal as it interfaces with the environment and gradually spreads to the entire bulk of the metal. The following image show a corroded iron pipe.   Do All Metals Corrode? Metals placed higher in the reactivity series, such as iron, zinc, etc., get corroded very easily, and metals placed lower in...