Tag Archives: Chemical Reaction

Understanding Lipids

Lipids are organic compounds that are essential for the growth of cells. Lipids are hydrophilic, meaning they cannot be combined with water, but are easily combined with carbohydrates and proteins. Lipids are more commonly thought of as fats, however, in reality, lipids include fats, waxes, sterols, fat-soluble vitamins (such as vitamins A, D, E and […]

Baking Soda and Vinegar: What Makes This Volcanic Concoction Erupt?

Mixing baking soda and vinegar is not only fun, but it is also quite educational. In fact, the chemical reaction between baking soda and vinegar is probably the first exposure to chemical reactions that many of us have when we are children. This is partly because baking soda and vinegar can be found in just […]

The History of Antacid

Plop-plop, fizz-fizz, oh what a relief. And the relief of upset stomach is not exactly a discovery that we read about in modern life. Indeed, people who are sick to the stomach require high and low for the relief of their millennial misery. A visit to your local drugstore or the pharmacy department of Wal-Mart […]