Elements In Everyday Life
Famous Chemists and Discoveries
Food Chemistry
Chemical Names and Brands
Chemistry in Nature
100

This versatile element exists in several forms, including diamonds and the soft material in pencils.

What is carbon (C)

100

This Polish-born scientist, known for her pioneering research on radioactivity, won Nobel Prizes in both Physics and Chemistry.

Who is Marie Curie

100

This substance, produced by yeast, gives bread its airy texture.

What is carbon dioxide (CO2)

100

The scientific name for table salt.

What is sodium chloride (NaCl)

100

This process involving bacteria helps decompose dead leaves and creates nutrient-rich soil.

What is decomposition

200

This soft metal is essential for electrical wiring and many household items.

What is copper (Cu)

200

This English scientist developed the atomic theory which forms the basis of modern chemistry.

Who is John Dalton

200

This sweet-tasting molecule is the main type of sugar found in fruits, honey, and table sugar.

What is sucrose

200

This brand name cleaning product uses sodium bicarbonate as its main ingredient.

What is Arm & Hammer

200

This sticky substance produced by spiders and used to build webs is primarily made up of proteins.

What is silk

300

You'll find this element in batteries and it gives fireworks their yellow-orange color.

What is sodium (Na)

300

This Russian chemist organized the known elements into a table, paving the way for the modern periodic table.

Who is Dmitri Mendeleev?

300

This chemical gives lemons, limes, and many other fruits their tangy or sour taste.

What is citric acid

300

This common household cleaner's active ingredient is sodium hypochlorite.

What is bleach

300

The chemical reaction responsible for beautiful colors of a firework display.

What is combustion

400

Though commonly associated with rust, this element is crucial for transporting oxygen in our blood.

What is iron (Fe)

400

This scientist and inventor developed the process of pasteurization, which makes milk and other food products safer to consume.

Who is Louis Pasteur?

400

The browning of cut apples and avocados is caused by this type of chemical reaction.

What is oxidation

400

This durable, non-stick coating found on pans gets its name from its chemical composition, polytetrafluoroethylene.

What is Teflon

400

Seashells and eggshells get their strength from this compound.

What is calcium carbonate (CaCO3)

500

This highly valuable metal is used in electronics due to its excellent conductivity, and also has applications in dentistry and some medical devices.

What is platinum (Pt)

500

This American chemist won two unshared Nobel Prizes and discovered the cause of sickle cell anemia.

Who is Linus Pauling

500

This process involving heat causes starches to break down into simpler sugars, which is why bread crusts taste sweeter than the inside of the loaf.

What is caramelization

500

This common pain reliever and fever reducer is also known as acetylsalicylic acid.

What is aspirin

500

This green pigment is essential for plants to convert sunlight into energy.

What is chlorophyll