Everyday Chemistry
The chemistry of cooking, cleaning and the body.
Everyday
How Soap Removes Grease: Micelles, Hard Water and Detergents
Learn how soap molecules lift grease by forming micelles, why hard water spoils soap, and how synthetic detergents differ from traditional soap.
EverydayWhy Onions Make You Cry: The Chemistry of Cutting an Onion
Trace how cutting an onion releases an enzyme that forms a volatile sulfur compound, why it stings the eyes, and which kitchen tricks reduce the effect.