Chemistry Connections

Chemistry Connections Episode #25    Welcome to Chemistry Connections, my name is Christopher Sawicki, and I am your host for episode #25. Today I will be discussing the chemistry of lightning. Segment 1: Introduction to lightning Lighting, how lightning is produced and why Lighting gives of a smell and color Ionization: transfer of electrons to form an ion or from an ion Intramolecular...

Chemistry Connections Episode #26   Welcome to Chemistry Connections, my name is Anushka Agarwal and I’m Nick Bailey, and we are your hosts for episode #26 called the chemistry of photosynthesis in leaf slugs. Today we will be discussing how leaf slugs use photosynthesis Segment 1: Introduction to Chloroplasts and the Leaf Slug Leaf slugs are a sea creature that is able to use photosynth...

Chemistry Connections Episode #1 Welcome to Chemistry Connections, we are Joe Jacobs and Kate Jackson and we are your hosts for episode #1 called The Chemistry of Beignets. Today we will be explaining the chemical process behind making beignets.  Segment 1: Introduction to Beignets French settlers brought beignets with them as they migrated to the eastern coast of Canada in the 17th century....

Chemistry Connections Episode #2 Welcome to Chemistry Connections, my name is EMILY GREENBERG and I am your host for episode #2 called The chemistry behind forensics. Today I will be discussing the chemistry behind forensic science and crime scene investigation. Segment 1: Introduction to forensics Forensic science is the tests and techniques used in the detection of crime. Forensic scientists use...

Chemistry Connections Episode #3   Welcome to Chemistry Connections, my name is Mea Allex and I am your host for episode #3 called The Chemistry of Our Bonds with Dogs. Today I will be discussing the science behind why we form attachments to dogs with a focus on the neurotransmitter and hormone known as oxytocin. Segment 1: Introduction to the Molecule Oxytocin The molecule oxytocin func...

Chemistry Connections Episode #4   Welcome to Chemistry Connections, our names are Shaan and Maharsh and we are your hosts for episode #4 called Chemistry of Nitrous in Engines Today we will be discussing how nitrous works to increase power in engines Segment 1: Introduction to Nitrous Oxide Engines Nitrous oxide is used in cars to help them go faster and get more power out of their engi...

Chemistry Connections Episode #5  Welcome to Chemistry Connections, my name is Brian Shen/Xavier Park and we are your host for episode 5 called The Chemistry of Lithium-ion Batteries. Today we will be discussing how lithium-ion batteries work, and how their environment affects them. Segment 1: Introduction to Lithium-ion Batteries Introduce the episode topic Include definitions, vocabulary, i...

Chemistry Connections Episode #6 Welcome to Chemistry Connections, my name is Kristen McDonough and I am your host for episode #6 called the chemistry of Fireworks. Today I will be discussing what a firework is composed of and how they give us a colorful display in the air.  Segment 1: Introduction to Fireworks What is a firework made of? Fireworks are composed of 3 different components;...

Chemistry Connections Episode #7 Welcome to Chemistry Connections, my name is Victoria Villagran and I am your host for episode #7 called The Chemistry of Makeup Today I/we will be discussing what exactly is going on in our makeup chemically.  Segment 1: Introduction to Makeup Chemistry What is Makeup? Cosmetics that are used to enhance or alter someone’s appearance Lipstick, eyeshadow, powde...

Chemistry Connections Episode #8   Welcome to Chemistry Connections, my name is Barron Brothers , my name is James Huang and we are your hosts for episode #8, The Chemistry of Acid Rain. Today we will be discussing why acid rain is so harmful and its effects on the city and the ecosystem. Segment 1: Introduction to Acid Rain As the world population continues to increase, the resources re...

Chemistry Connections Episode #9   Welcome to Chemistry Connections, my name is Scott Hunt and I am your host for episode #9 called Blue light Today I/we will be discussing how blue light affects your eyes. Segment 1: Introduction to Blue light Introduce the episode topic Include definitions, vocabulary, interesting background information and context Light is an electromagnetic radiation...

Chemistry Connections Episode #10   Welcome to Chemistry Connections, my name is Finnian Mayer and I am your host for episode #10 called Building a better burger. today I will be discussing how chemistry can be used to create the best possible burger.  Segment 1: Introduction to Burgers One of the quintessential fast food items, the burger has transcended its humble origins to becom...

Chemistry Connections Episode #11  Welcome to Chemistry Connections, my name is Lilly Wurtz and my name is Annie Stocks Natalias and we are your hosts for episode #11 called The Chemistry Behind Diamonds. Today we will be discussing the structure of diamonds as well as the main method used to create artificial diamonds: the high pressure, high temperature method. Segment 1: Introduction to DI...

Chemistry Connections Episode #12 Welcome to Chemistry Connections, my name is Jiya Pandit and my name is Olivia Kim and we are your hosts for episode #12 called the chemistry of art restoration and conservation. Today we will be discussing how many art pieces have been fixed and preserved through the application of chemistry concepts. Segment 1: Introduction to Chemistry of maintaining and f...

Chemistry Connections Episode #13   Welcome to Chemistry Connections, my name is Tejas and I am your host for episode #13 called The Chemistry of Acid Rain. Today we will be discussing the causes and effects of acid rain and the chemistry behind it.  Segment 1: Introduction to The Chemistry of Acid Rain If you’ve studied chemistry, and even if you haven’t, you might have heard of th...

Chemistry Connections Episode #14 Welcome to Chemistry Connections, my name is Paz *and my name is Olivia* and we are your hosts for episode #14 called The Chemistry Behind Ice Cream Today we will be discussing how ice cream is made and stays cold. Segment 1: Introduction to Ice Cream I think we’ve all heard of ice cream, the cold dessert we have on hot summer days. A multitude of flavors includin...

Chemistry Connections Episode #15   Welcome to Chemistry Connections, our names are Beth Hooks and Emilie Sawicki and we are your hosts for episode #15 called the Chemistry of Happiness Today we will be discussing serotonin and its effects on the brain.  Segment 1: Introduction to Serotonin Serotonin is a neurotransmitter found in the blood, the gastrointestinal tract, and the centr...

Chemistry Connections Episode #16   Welcome to Chemistry Connections, my name is Saarim Rizavi and I am your host for episode #16 called The Chemistry Behind Bad Habits. Today I will be discussing everything there is to know behind the formation of bad habits. I’ll first be going over exactly what habits are and more specifically what a bad habit is, and I’ll also be giving a brief descr...

Chemistry Connections Episode #17   Welcome to Chemistry Connections, our names are Samhita and Hana and we are your hosts for episode 17 called the chemistry behind coffee. Today we will be discussing how chemistry affects the production of coffee.  Segment 1: Introduction to Chemistry Behind Coffee Coffee is indigenous to countries such as Ethiopia, Brazil, India, Vietnam, Mexico,...

Chemistry Connections Episode #18    Welcome to Chemistry Connections, my name is JACQUELINE SUN and I am your host for episode #18 called The Chemistry of Lake Karachay. Today I will be discussing what is arguably the most polluted and undoubtedly the most radioactively contaminated lake in the world, Lake Karachay, as well as the chemistry behind what made it that way in the first...

Chemistry Connections Episode #19 Welcome to Chemistry Connections, my name is Jayson Shin and I am your host for episode #19 called Advil, Aleve, Tylenol- There’s Chemistry Behind Them All. Today we will be discussing how pain medicines function and what they do to inhibit pain on the molecular level. Segment 1: Introduction to The Chemistry of Pain Medicine When you bruise your elbow, pull...

Chemistry Connections Episode #20   Welcome to Chemistry Connections, my name is Mari Kwak and I am your host for episode #20 called Drug induced Parkinson’s. Today I will be discussing how poorly made “synthetic Heroin” can induce symptoms of Parkinson’s disease in users within one use. Segment 1: Introduction to Synthetic Heroin and Parkinson’s Disease Parkinson’s disease is a genetica...

Chemistry Connections Episode #21 Welcome to Chemistry Connections, my name is Alex Scott and I am your host for episode #21, Cookware Chemistry and Glowing Glass. Today I will be discussing the history and chemistry behind uranium glass. Segment 1: Introduction to Uranium Glass Introduce the episode topic Include definitions, vocabulary, interesting background information and context So today we’...

Chemistry Connections Episode #22    Welcome to Chemistry Connections, my name is Sofie Ragins and I’m here with Xavier Jimenez and we are your host for episode #22 called The Chemistry behind Advil Today we will be discussing the chemical process that occurs when consuming advil to relieve pain   Segment 1: Introduction to Advil Advil temporarily relieves headaches, backaches,...

Chemistry Connections Episode #0   Welcome to Chemistry Connections, my name is Nick Johnson and I am your host for episode 0 called Welcome to Chemistry Connections. Today I’ll be talking about Chemistry Connections, where it came from, and what listeners can expect.   Segment 1: Introduction to the history of Chemistry Connections I teach AP chemistry at hvchs and this p...