Fact of the Day: Tue-02-Mar-2021

Fact of the Day: 02/03/2021 Have you ever wondered why you’re not supposed to bring food or water into a chemistry lab? Well, the reasons are quite simple. Food might get contaminated with chemicals, so might end up eating something that you’re not supposed to. Some...

Fact of the Day: Mon-01-Mar-2021

Fact of the Day: 01/03/2021 Even though hydrogen bonds have the word “bonds” in them, they’re not a type of atomic bond. They’re actually a type of intermolecular force (a force that acts between molecules). While they are the strongest type of intermolecular force,...

Fact of the Day: Fri-26-Feb-2021

Fact of the Day: 26/02/2021 What does it smell like in space? That’s a pretty weird question to ask, but many astronauts have described it as smelling like a mixture of gunpowder, seared steak, raspberries, and rum. Chemist Steve Pearce has even created a...

Fact of the Day: Thu-25-Feb-2021

Fact of the Day: 25/02/2021 What does it sound like in space? Well… nothing! Space is completely silent. Even if you were to scream or play the trumpet up there, no one would hear. This is because space is a vacuum. Unlike here on Earth, there is no air or other...

Fact of the Day: Wed-24-Feb-2021

Fact of the Day: 24/02/2021 Are bones living? Why yes, yes they are! Although your bones may seem like hard and unchanging things, they are actually alive and growing all the time. Your bones – although they have a very hard calcium exterior – have blood vessels and...

Fact of the Day: Tue-23-Feb-2021

Fact of the Day: 23/02/2021 How strong are your bones? It turns out they are stronger than steel! In fact, a piece of bone the size of a matchbox can support up to 18,000 pounds! Talk about strong bones. Return to Daily Facts New to Pearson Online Academy? Learn More...