The Diatomics
Activity Overview
Episode publication activity over the past year
Episodes
Things In Chemistry That Are Just Weird
15 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we will be discussing the octet rule and why it does not always hold true, even though it is a rule in chemistry, along with an observ...
What are Astrochemistry and Biochemistry?
01 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we will be going over two branches of chemistry, what exactly they are and how they are used in our lives.
The Chemistry of Allergies
20 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we will be discussing how histamines cause allergies and why antihistamines help prevent these reactions, along with how epinephrine h...
Forms of Carbon
04 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we will go over the similarities and differences of some carbon based compounds. Ranging from coal to graphene.
Why Are Bromine And Mercury Liquids?
11 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we will be discussing the chemistry of Bromine and Mercury and why they are the only two elements that are liquid at room temperature....
Lesser Known Science Experiments
28 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we will be going over some lesser known science experiments that you can try at home, and how they work.
How Common Science Experiments Work
14 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we will be explaining how common science experiments, such as elephant toothpaste and slime, work
Chemical Inventions in the 1900s
31 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we will be talking about two inventions in the 1900s: acrylic paint and Kevlar.
Jobs In Chemistry
17 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we will be discussing different jobs in the field of chemistry. All of the salaries are based on the average in the U.S.
The Chemistry of Eco-Friendly Plastics
03 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we will be discussing the creation and uses of bioplastics, biodegradable plastics, and recycled plastics, and why they are not always...
Chemical Synthesis (Flavoring and Fuel)
19 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we will be discussing how vanilla and gasoline can be created synthetically, along with why synthesis of these products is important.
What’s So Special About Water?
05 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we will be taking a look at why water is so important in chemistry, along with what makes it different from other substances.
Chemistry of Baking and Cooking
16 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we will be discussing the chemistry involved when you cook meat and bake bread.
Poisons of The Periodic Table
09 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we will be taking a look at some of the most dangerous elements on the periodic table and what exactly they do to cause so much damage...
The Chemistry of Tasting
27 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we will be discussing how exactly we taste things from a chemical perspective.
The Chemistry of The Formation of Crystals
04 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we will be discussing some of the basics of crystals and how some crystals you can easily make at home are actually formed.
Dopamine and Serotonin
10 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we will be discussing the chemicals in your body that are known for making you happy.
Acid Rain
24 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we will be discussing acid rain, what it is, and how it does damage.
Caffeine
05 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we are discussing how caffeine works and some other fun facts about it.
Acids And Bases
02 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we will go over the difference between acids and bases, what they are, and some ways to tell if something is an acid or base.
Lightning
14 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we explain how lightning really works.
The Chemistry of Soap
12 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we will be taking a look at how complex soap really is and why it works so well as a cleaner.
Glow Sticks
10 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Learn how glow sticks work and some interesting facts about them.
Benzene
10 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we will take a look at what exactly benzene is and what it does.
Inorganic and Organic Chemistry
10 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we will take a look at organic and inorganic chemistry, what they actually are and what the difference is.
Branches of Chemistry
10 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we are going to go into some different branches of chemistry.
Basic Chemistry Concepts
10 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we will be going over some simple concepts that you will need to know to understand many more complex things in chemistry.
Spellbinding Lanthanides and Actinides
10 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we take a look at a part of the periodic table many people forget about, and look at some interesting elements from there.
Exceptional Noble Gases and Halogens
10 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we will go over elements we find very interesting and are considered noble gases or halogens.
Intriguing Nonmetals
10 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we will be going over some of our favorite nonmetals.
Interesting Semimetals and Metalloids
10 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we are taking a look at interesting semimetals and metalloids.
Fascinating Transition Metals
09 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we will take a look at some transition metals we find interesting.
Interesting Alkali Metals and An Alkaline Earth Metal
09 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we are taking a look at the first two groups on the periodic table and talk about some interesting properties of a few interesting ele...
Chemical Bonding
09 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we will take a look at the different types of bonding.
The Periodic Table
09 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This episode will take a look at the entire periodic table, what the different groups inside them are and what that means.
Fission, Fusion, and Transmutation
09 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we will explore fission, fusion and transmutation and what those actually are.
Radioactive Decay and Nuclear Change
09 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we will go over alpha and beta decay.
The Atom Pt. 3 (Electrons)
09 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This episode will complete out discussion of the atom, with focus on the electrons.
The Atom Pt. 2
09 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we will take a deeper dive into the atom and its discovery.
The Atom Pt. 1
09 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we will go over how we got to the idea of the atom we have today, in the next couple of episodes we will go more in depth on this topi...
Intro To The Diatomics
09 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Meet the hosts of the podcast, learn what they love about chemistry, and what they have in store for the podcast.