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Chemistry For Your Life

Melissa and Jam, Bleav

A podcast that helps you understand the fascinating chemistry hidden in your everyday life. Have you ever wondered why onions make you cry? Or how soap gets your hands clean? What really is margarine, or why do trees change colors in the fall? Melissa is a chemist, and to answer these questions she started a podcast, called Chemistry for your life! In each episode Melissa explains the chemistry behind one of life’s mysteries to Jam, who is definitely not a chemist, but she explains it in a way

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31:17

Why do diet coke and mentos do that thing?

Chemistry For Your Life ·

2020/05/21

2024 Merch Giveaway!Subscribe to our YouTube channel here: youtube.com/@chemforyourlifeTake a screenshot proving you're subscribed.Email the screenshot to chemforyourlife@gmail.com with the subject line "Giveaway Entry"We'll randomly select a winner and they'll get to choose whatever merch item you want! Check out our merch in the meantime at chemforyourlife.com/store- - - - - - - - - - - - -#044You know what we're talking about. That spectacular fizzy geyser. This week, Melissa and Jam

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32:15

Bonus: My girlfriend's sweat doesn't stink (and other...

Chemistry For Your Life ·

2020/05/18

2024 Merch Giveaway!Subscribe to our YouTube channel here: youtube.com/@chemforyourlifeTake a screenshot proving you're subscribed.Email the screenshot to chemforyourlife@gmail.com with the subject line "Giveaway Entry"We'll randomly select a winner and they'll get to choose whatever merch item you want! Check out our merch in the meantime at chemforyourlife.com/store- - - - - - - - - - - - -Bonus Episode: Question and Response 9In this month's bonus episode, Melissa and Jam respond to

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33:38

How do color-changing mugs change color?

Chemistry For Your Life ·

2020/05/14

2024 Merch Giveaway!Subscribe to our YouTube channel here: youtube.com/@chemforyourlifeTake a screenshot proving you're subscribed.Email the screenshot to chemforyourlife@gmail.com with the subject line "Giveaway Entry"We'll randomly select a winner and they'll get to choose whatever merch item you want! Check out our merch in the meantime at chemforyourlife.com/store- - - - - - - - - - - - -#043You know how you have that one mug that changes colors when you put hot coffee in it? Let's talk

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47:15

How do deodorant and antiperspirant work?

Chemistry For Your Life ·

2020/05/07

2024 Merch Giveaway!Subscribe to our YouTube channel here: youtube.com/@chemforyourlifeTake a screenshot proving you're subscribed.Email the screenshot to chemforyourlife@gmail.com with the subject line "Giveaway Entry"We'll randomly select a winner and they'll get to choose whatever merch item you want! Check out our merch in the meantime at chemforyourlife.com/store- - - - - - - - - - - - -#042What's that smell? Is it us? Is it you? We hope it's neither, thanks to deodorants and

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32:49

Is it safe to use teflon pans?

Chemistry For Your Life ·

2020/04/30

2024 Merch Giveaway!Subscribe to our YouTube channel here: youtube.com/@chemforyourlifeTake a screenshot proving you're subscribed.Email the screenshot to chemforyourlife@gmail.com with the subject line "Giveaway Entry"We'll randomly select a winner and they'll get to choose whatever merch item you want! Check out our merch in the meantime at chemforyourlife.com/store- - - - - - - - - - - - -#041Ok! So now that you know how teflon works (see last week's episode if you missed it), now it's

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22:14

Bonus: Do purple carrots have beta carotene (and...

Chemistry For Your Life ·

2020/04/27

2024 Merch Giveaway!Subscribe to our YouTube channel here: youtube.com/@chemforyourlifeTake a screenshot proving you're subscribed.Email the screenshot to chemforyourlife@gmail.com with the subject line "Giveaway Entry"We'll randomly select a winner and they'll get to choose whatever merch item you want! Check out our merch in the meantime at chemforyourlife.com/store- - - - - - - - - - - - -Bonus Episode: Question and Response 8In his month's bonus episode, Melissa and Jam respond to

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39:28

What makes nonstick pans not sticky?

Chemistry For Your Life ·

2020/04/23

2024 Merch Giveaway!Subscribe to our YouTube channel here: youtube.com/@chemforyourlifeTake a screenshot proving you're subscribed.Email the screenshot to chemforyourlife@gmail.com with the subject line "Giveaway Entry"We'll randomly select a winner and they'll get to choose whatever merch item you want! Check out our merch in the meantime at chemforyourlife.com/store- - - - - - - - - - - - -#040Who you calling sticky? This week, Melissa and Jam open up another two-part series about

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27:59

How does helium change your voice?

Chemistry For Your Life ·

2020/04/16

2024 Merch Giveaway!Subscribe to our YouTube channel here: youtube.com/@chemforyourlifeTake a screenshot proving you're subscribed.Email the screenshot to chemforyourlife@gmail.com with the subject line "Giveaway Entry"We'll randomly select a winner and they'll get to choose whatever merch item you want! Check out our merch in the meantime at chemforyourlife.com/store- - - - - - - - - - - - -#039Part two on the chemistry of helium! Now to the question you've all been wondering, how does

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17:21

Bonus: Podcast For Your Life - Books for your life

Chemistry For Your Life ·

2020/04/15

2024 Merch Giveaway!Subscribe to our YouTube channel here: youtube.com/@chemforyourlifeTake a screenshot proving you're subscribed.Email the screenshot to chemforyourlife@gmail.com with the subject line "Giveaway Entry"We'll randomly select a winner and they'll get to choose whatever merch item you want! Check out our merch in the meantime at chemforyourlife.com/store- - - - - - - - - - - - -Don't worry, you didn't click on the wrong podcast. This week Melissa was a guest on another "for

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39:08

Is there a helium shortage?

Chemistry For Your Life ·

2020/04/09

2024 Merch Giveaway!Subscribe to our YouTube channel here: youtube.com/@chemforyourlifeTake a screenshot proving you're subscribed.Email the screenshot to chemforyourlife@gmail.com with the subject line "Giveaway Entry"We'll randomly select a winner and they'll get to choose whatever merch item you want! Check out our merch in the meantime at chemforyourlife.com/store- - - - - - - - - - - - -#038Helium is all fun and games right? High voice, super funny, no worries right? Or is there a

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29:21

Why does orange juice taste bad after you brush your...

Chemistry For Your Life ·

2020/04/02

2024 Merch Giveaway!Subscribe to our YouTube channel here: youtube.com/@chemforyourlifeTake a screenshot proving you're subscribed.Email the screenshot to chemforyourlife@gmail.com with the subject line "Giveaway Entry"We'll randomly select a winner and they'll get to choose whatever merch item you want! Check out our merch in the meantime at chemforyourlife.com/store- - - - - - - - - - - - -#037It's the lesson we've all had to learn the hard way. The pain our mouths feel when we take a

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34:54

How does soap kill COVID-19?

Chemistry For Your Life ·

2020/03/26

2024 Merch Giveaway!Subscribe to our YouTube channel here: youtube.com/@chemforyourlifeTake a screenshot proving you're subscribed.Email the screenshot to chemforyourlife@gmail.com with the subject line "Giveaway Entry"We'll randomly select a winner and they'll get to choose whatever merch item you want! Check out our merch in the meantime at chemforyourlife.com/store- - - - - - - - - - - - -#036Ok so we've known for awhile how soap works in a general use sense, like how it cleans dishes

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27:56

Why do apples turn brown when you cut them?

Chemistry For Your Life ·

2020/03/19

2024 Merch Giveaway!Subscribe to our YouTube channel here: youtube.com/@chemforyourlifeTake a screenshot proving you're subscribed.Email the screenshot to chemforyourlife@gmail.com with the subject line "Giveaway Entry"We'll randomly select a winner and they'll get to choose whatever merch item you want! Check out our merch in the meantime at chemforyourlife.com/store- - - - - - - - - - - - -#035Do you like apples? Ever wonder why they turn brown when you cut them? This week, Melissa and

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25:57

Bonus: Methane doesn't have a smell (and other...

Chemistry For Your Life ·

2020/03/16

2024 Merch Giveaway!Subscribe to our YouTube channel here: youtube.com/@chemforyourlifeTake a screenshot proving you're subscribed.Email the screenshot to chemforyourlife@gmail.com with the subject line "Giveaway Entry"We'll randomly select a winner and they'll get to choose whatever merch item you want! Check out our merch in the meantime at chemforyourlife.com/store- - - - - - - - - - - - -Bonus Episode: Question and Response 7In his month's bonus episode, Melissa and Jam respond to

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37:39

Why is the sky blue?

Chemistry For Your Life ·

2020/03/12

2024 Merch Giveaway!Subscribe to our YouTube channel here: youtube.com/@chemforyourlifeTake a screenshot proving you're subscribed.Email the screenshot to chemforyourlife@gmail.com with the subject line "Giveaway Entry"We'll randomly select a winner and they'll get to choose whatever merch item you want! Check out our merch in the meantime at chemforyourlife.com/store- - - - - - - - - - - - -#034This week, Melissa and Jam explore the oldest question in the book. But we're not going to

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32:44

How do thermoses keep coffee hot?

Chemistry For Your Life ·

2020/03/05

2024 Merch Giveaway!Subscribe to our YouTube channel here: youtube.com/@chemforyourlifeTake a screenshot proving you're subscribed.Email the screenshot to chemforyourlife@gmail.com with the subject line "Giveaway Entry"We'll randomly select a winner and they'll get to choose whatever merch item you want! Check out our merch in the meantime at chemforyourlife.com/store- - - - - - - - - - - - -#033That's right, we are sort of talking about coffee this week. Or rather, how to keep it hot

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35:57

How do hand warmers get hot?

Chemistry For Your Life ·

2020/02/27

2024 Merch Giveaway!Subscribe to our YouTube channel here: youtube.com/@chemforyourlifeTake a screenshot proving you're subscribed.Email the screenshot to chemforyourlife@gmail.com with the subject line "Giveaway Entry"We'll randomly select a winner and they'll get to choose whatever merch item you want! Check out our merch in the meantime at chemforyourlife.com/store- - - - - - - - - - - - -#032This week, Melissa and Jam investigate reusable hand warmers. How do they get hot? Where does

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35:49

How does bleach remove color?

Chemistry For Your Life ·

2020/02/20

2024 Merch Giveaway!Subscribe to our YouTube channel here: youtube.com/@chemforyourlifeTake a screenshot proving you're subscribed.Email the screenshot to chemforyourlife@gmail.com with the subject line "Giveaway Entry"We'll randomly select a winner and they'll get to choose whatever merch item you want! Check out our merch in the meantime at chemforyourlife.com/store- - - - - - - - - - - - -#031How does bleach bleach stuff? Oh and also, what even is color? This week Melissa and Jam

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24:56

Bonus: Does cold exist (and other questions)?

Chemistry For Your Life ·

2020/02/17

2024 Merch Giveaway!Subscribe to our YouTube channel here: youtube.com/@chemforyourlifeTake a screenshot proving you're subscribed.Email the screenshot to chemforyourlife@gmail.com with the subject line "Giveaway Entry"We'll randomly select a winner and they'll get to choose whatever merch item you want! Check out our merch in the meantime at chemforyourlife.com/store- - - - - - - - - - - - -Bonus Episode: Question and Response 6In his month's bonus episode, Melissa and Jam respond to

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33:15

Why do bad smells smell bad?

Chemistry For Your Life ·

2020/02/13

2024 Merch Giveaway!Subscribe to our YouTube channel here: youtube.com/@chemforyourlifeTake a screenshot proving you're subscribed.Email the screenshot to chemforyourlife@gmail.com with the subject line "Giveaway Entry"We'll randomly select a winner and they'll get to choose whatever merch item you want! Check out our merch in the meantime at chemforyourlife.com/store- - - - - - - - - - - - -#030Melissa and Jam continue to sniff out the chemistry of smell, focusing this week on bad smells

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