It's December, which means it's
#ChemistryAdvent
time again! Follow along in this thread every day, kicking off with the molecules behind the piney scent of Christmas trees 🎄
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Day 2 of
#ChemistryAdvent
looks at how festive poinsettia plants can be used as a colourful pH indicator 🌈
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Day 3 of
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looks at the molecules that flavour a glass of warming mulled wine🍷
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Day 4 of
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: Kissing under the mistletoe is a Christmas tradition 😘 but did you know about mistletoe’s toxicity?
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It’s day 5 of
#ChemistryAdvent
, and today looks at candy cane chemistry and why their minty flavour makes your mouth feel cool 🧊
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Day 7 of
#ChemistryAdvent
looks closer at the bitter chemistry of Christmas’s most divisive vegetable: the Brussels sprout
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Day 9 of
#ChemistryAdvent
looks at how chemistry can create a silver coating on decorative baubles
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Gotten to wrapping any presents yet? Day 10 of
#ChemistryAdvent
looks at a molecule that both wrapping paper and tape have in common 🎁
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Day 12 of
#ChemistryAdvent
looks at what the bells ringing out for Christmas Day are made of 🔔
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Day 13 of
#ChemistryAdvent
features a look at antioxidants in your Christmas dinner's cranberry sauce
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Day 14 of
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looks at the compounds that give frankincense its distinct aroma
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Day 15 of
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looks at how the humble orange can be turned into a Christmas flamethrower! 🍊🔥
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A Christmas Carol-themed graphic for day 16 of
#ChemistryAdvent
, with a look at the chemistry of holly and ivy
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Day 17 of
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provides another fiery chemistry trick for the Christmas table 🕯️
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Day 20 of
#ChemistryAdvent
looks at compounds that contribute to the flavour of mince pies 🥧
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Day 21 of
#ChemistryAdvent
takes a look at some compounds in the spices that give eggnog its flavour
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Day 22 of
#ChemistryAdvent
looks at the festive tradition of setting a Christmas pudding on fire 🔥
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It’s almost turkey time, so day 23 of
#ChemistryAdvent
looks at the flavour chemistry of the festive bird 🦃
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