Chemistry is a fascinating subject. It is fundamental to our very existence and that of the universe. Everything that we see around us is made up of matter, matter is made up of elements and elements are made up of atoms. Therefore, it is quite true that all of us were created from stardust. How mind boggling is that!
Thus, we have created a list of five amazing facts about chemistry that are bound to make any student fall in love with the subject.
- The heat in chillies comes from a compound named capsaicin. Whenever it comes in contact with our neuro receptors, we get a burning or hot sensation. However, birds do not have this neuroreceptor and are, therefore, immune to hot peppers.
- Drinking too much water can be fatal. Water intoxication or hyperhydration is a rare phenomenon that occurs if someone consumes copious amounts of water in a short period of time. It disturbs brain functionality and the normal balance of electrolytes in the body and might even cause death.
- Glass is a supercooled liquid. There are various states in which matter can exist and one such state is known as an amorphous solid, a state somewhere between solid and liquid. Glass falls in this category.
- Lightning can create Ozone Gas. Lightning strikes can split Oxygen and Nitrogen atoms present in the air due to heat. After the air cools down, most of the atoms go back to their previous states, however, some of the O molecules combine with existing O2 molecules to create O3 or Ozone. This is the reason behind the ‘after storm’ fresh smell.
- There are only 28 grams of the rarest naturally occurring element on the Earth’s crust. This element is known as Astatine, derived from the Greek word ‘Astatos’ meaning unstable.
Conclusion:
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