Supernatural Science

INTRODUCTION  It is definitely a wonderful thing to smell a freshly baked bread because its smell is irresistible,lemon tastes so sharp and chocolate immediately melts into the mouth,ever wondered Why? All the answers lie in the field of chemistry. Each and every flavor,aroma and the texture that we experience during eating is the result of complex chemical reactions which happens in the food—before,after and even while cooking the food. Sup Food can only be not considered as a fuel,rather it is a delicious chemistry experiment which happens on our plates. In this blog post,let's explore what exactly flavor is? , the sense of taste,how aroma is the soul of flavor and the chemical reactions which comes in action during the process of cooking. WHAT IS FLAVOR? Whenever we say that some kind of food tasted very delicious, we actually mean about the combination of taste,smell and texture that it carries. The tongue can detect only five types of basic tastes which are as foll...

INTRODUCTION  Green chemistry is often known as the science of a sustainable future which we are trying to make for our future generations.  But listening the word chemistry, we imagine laboratories, formulas and reactions sort of things as we fail to know that it is much more than that. It can be stated as the science which shapes everything around us: the air we breathe,the food we eat,the medicines we take and even the clothes we wear. Despite of its importance in improving the quality of life,chemistry has also contributed towards pollution,toxic waste and environmental degradation.  Sup The content of this blog post will revolve around Green chemistry which is a revolutionary branch of science that aims at making chemistry a part of the solution rather than the problem. The main focus of this field is to provide products and processes that minimize or eliminate the uses and generation of hazardous substances. It is known to be a chemistry with conscienc...

INTRODUCTION  The topic Chemistry can be described as the "central science" because of a very good reason which is its ability to connect physics with biology,geology with environmental science and art with technology. But still,most of the people think that chemistry is something which only happens in laboratories with bubbling beakers and complex equations. However, the truth lies in the fact that chemistry is everywhere. It is considered as an invisible force which shapes every moment of our lives,from the food we eat to the emotions we feel. Sup In this blog post,we'll know about the chemical reactions which underlie the most ordinary aspects of our daily routine life and understanding them will eventually deepen our appreciation about the role of chemistry played in the world around us. Let's look into the reactions of chemistry in our routine life.  The Chemistry of Breathing It can be said that every breath we take is a masterpiece of ...

INTRODUCTION  Let's think about chemistry for a second—What do we imagine? Most of you must have imagined bubbling test tubes,colorful reactions, or perhaps the periodic table with its array of mysterious symbols. However, mostly we forget the most powerful and impactful concept in chemistry which plays its role in background.  This background character in chemistry is known as Catalyst which perform a process called catalysis. Let's know more about catalysts—the substances which accelerate chemical reactions without being consumed themselves and they are considered as the unsung heroes of the modern chemistry because they make reactions faster,more efficient and more sustainable,shaping everything from the fuel in our cars to the medicine we take. Sup In this blog post, let's explore the working of catalysts,why are they so important in the field of chemistry and how will they shape the future of science and technology.  WHAT IS A CATALYST? As w...

INTRODUCTION  While looking up at the night sky on festive occasions,the brilliant flashes of color,sparkling trails and booming sounds of fireworks mostly feels like pure magic. Have we ever thought that behind this spectacle lies a fascinating interplay of chemistry and physics. Each and every crackle,burst and hue are meticulously engineered which rely on principles that chemists and pyrotechnicians have refined for centuries. In this blog post,we will look into the chemistry of fireworks by knowing about their working,about their dazzling colors and the science which ensures both beauty and safety. Sup HISTORY OF FIREWORKS  The origin of fireworks can be traced back around 7th century in ancient China where early pyrotechnicians developed crackers using bamboo sticks filled with gunpowder. Initially, they were used to scare away evil spirits during festivals. Over the period of time,the art spread across Asia,Middle East and eventually Europe wher...

INTRODUCTION  While thinking about light,the human mind jumps to a conclusion that sources like Sun,glowing bulbs or even a campfire,basically which involves the presence of heat to glow that is burning fuels,heated filaments or nuclear fusion. But what if we say that nature and chemistry have their own unique way of making light without heat? For that, let's look into the fascinating world of chemiluminescence,where chemical reactions create radiant light on their own by turning invisible molecular changes into visible beauty. Sup WHAT IS CHEMILUMINESCENCE? The emission of light as a direct product of a chemical reaction is known as chemiluminescence. It is not like a flame or incandescent bulb which glows because of heat ,however this process entirely skips the heating part. The working of this process can be simplified as follows: ●First Step:   The chemical reaction occurs which produces a high-energy intermediate that is an unstable molecule. ●Second Step: ...