chemical elements
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How to Build a Fire Pit (Without Burning Down the Neighbourhood)
A fire pit is a welcoming addition to any backyard. It can become a central gathering point and can extend the warm season by keeping you cosy from spring through fall. Building a fire pit yourself is a tempting project, but there are some things you should consider before taking this on — for your…
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Why Does Salt Have an Expiration Date?
Salt is an incredibly common ingredient that most of us take for granted. It’s a simple, inorganic (meaning “not carbon based”) molecule comprised of two tiny ions, sodium and chloride, but its ability to flavour and preserve is what makes it valuable — so valuable that it made its way into the word “salary.”
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How to Spot and Treat a Chlorine Rash
Pools are pretty gross when you think about it. And as much as we may not love the idea of swimming in a bunch of chemicals — in this case, chlorine — that’s probably preferable to whatever else would be stewing in there without them. So, yes, chlorine is necessary and important, but that doesn’t…
