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Sodium Hydroxide
An overview about the chemical element Sodium by Ernest Capraro Sodium is always a crowd pleaser. As an alkali (Group I) metal, it reacts easily to lose an electron. In fact, it reacts so readily with other materials that it is never found in the pure state in nature. Most people are familiar with common sodium ... More> Why you should use caution when using hair relaxers by Daisy Ross Caution: It causes throat swelling, vision loss, blood in stool, severe changes in pH, irritation of the respiratory system, and even necrosis. This dangerous chemical is found in metal polishes, drain and oven cleaners, floor stripping products, ce... More>
	The differences between hard and soft water by Michelle Gardner Hard water contains a substantial amount of dissolved minerals, while sodium is the only positively charged ion in soft water. The minerals in water give it a characteristic taste, but soft water may be salty and unsuitable for drinking. Hard water ... More> How to live a low-sodium lifestyle by Debra Herring The average American consumes between two and four teaspoons of salt per day, or 15 pounds of salt per year. Sodium is second only to sugar as the most commonly used food additive. Just one teaspoon of salt contains 2300 milligrams of sodium, 300 mi... More>
Chemistry science fair projects: Making colored soap bubbles by B. Leslie Baird Making colored soap bubbles can actually be a more complex project that it sounds like. The project itself is easy but the hypothesis and conclusions can make for an impressive project. Adding food coloring to soap bubbles will not give you bright c... More> Active ingredients in antacids that can cause side effects by Omar Salvador Antacids are digestive aids that come in different forms - chewable, tablet, and liquid - and are sold over the counter under numerous brand names. All forms of antacids work relatively quickly, pacifying symptoms within a few minutes. However, it i... More>
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