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Aspirin to Salicylic Acid: The Chemistry Explained (No DIY)

In chemistry classes, aspirin is often used to demonstrate ester hydrolysis. Under basic conditions, it breaks apart into salicylic acid and acetate a reaction that illustrates key principles of ...
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Redox Reactions Gone Wrong: Why You Must Never Mix These Chemicals

Viral videos sometimes show dramatic chemistry demonstrations but some combos are extremely dangerous. This video explains, at a high level, why oxidizers like potassium permanganate react violently ...
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Building a High-Potential Silver–Sulfur Redox Reaction Based on the Hard–Soft Acid–Base Theory

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Modeling Methanol Production from Concentrated Solar Thermal Power using a Monolithic Redox-Reactor: European Production Versus Import

Abstract: To reduce greenhouse gas emissions, transitioning from fossil to renewable fuels is essential. Concentrated solar thermal power using redox materials offers a promising decarbonization route ...
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Redox Processes Involving Oxygen: The Surprising Influence of Redox-Inactive Lewis Acids

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