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Oxygen: An unsuspecting greenhouse gas

Posted September 5, 2017 by Josey E. Topolski

Image of earth’s atmosphere from outer space.

Many of us probably remember learning about greenhouse gases in middle school. The one that first comes to mind is likely carbon dioxide. But it is only one of several primary greenhouse gases. Water vapor, methane, nitrous oxide, and ozone are all on the list as well. But what is the determining factor of whether… Read more »

Ordering disordered materials

Posted May 9, 2017 by Josey E. Topolski

Pictures of snowflakes, a flower, a beehive, and table salt are shown.

When we look around the world, we see order and symmetry. It’s evident in snowflakes, flowers, and beehives, just to name a few. Going beyond what the plain eye can see, we also know that several chemical structures consist of ordered atoms. For example, think of sodium chloride (more plainly known as table salt). Its… Read more »

Fuel for the future: The evolving process of making hydrogen

Posted November 29, 2016 by Josey E. Topolski

Hydrogen gas (H2), which is currently used in world-wide production of ammonia, is also being considered as an alternative fuel. But how is hydrogen gas made? Carbon monoxide (CO) and water (H2O) can be combined to form hydrogen gas (H2) and carbon dioxide (CO2) in a process known as the water-gas shift reaction. The water-gas… Read more »

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