Our blog:
Categories
We’ve compiled a list of the 50 funniest chemistry, science, and periodic table jokes on the internet! These puns and one-liner jokes have all the “elements” of a funny chemistry joke.
Michiel Bester | Updated: September 2023
Hydrogen is the most abundant chemical substance in the universe. Most of the hydrogen on earth exists in molecular forms, for example in water molecules where two hydrogen atoms are combin...
Michiel Bester | Updated: June 2022
Dive into the unofficial celebration of International Periodic Table Day on February 7th. Explore the rich history and elemental wonders in this insightful article for chemistry enthusiasts worldwide.
Michiel Bester | Updated: February 2024
Helium. Our beloved party balloon gas that makes you giggle the more you giggle and element number 2 on the Table of Elements. In this blog post, we discuss the question on everyone's minds...
Michiel Bester | Updated: June 2022
Lithium is the third element on the periodic table of elements and falls into the alkali metals group (I). Lithium is also the lightest metal on the periodic table. It is so light that...
Michiel Bester | Updated: June 2022
In 1869 Dmitri Mendeleev created the first variation of the periodic table as we know it today. He was the first person to arrange the elements by increasing atomic mass and leave spaces open for...
Michiel Bester | Updated: June 2022
The average person might not have heard about Beryllium, but there is some talk about this element among scientists. From the production of high-quality springs to the use in the Webb space...
Michiel Bester | Updated: June 2022
Boron is the fifth element on the periodic table of elements and has many useful applications such as being a crucial constituent in eye drops, washing powders, and rocket fuel ignition, but...
Michiel Bester | Updated: June 2022
Carbon is the sixth element on the periodic table. There are more chemical compounds that contain carbon than compounds that don’t. This element is the center of all life on earth...
Michiel Bester | Updated: June 2022
If you've ever taken a biology class, you'll know about the nitrogen cycle. You'll also know that lightning is an essential component in the process and that without nitrogen...
Michiel Bester | Updated: June 2022
Oxygen is element number 8 on the periodic table of elements and is one of the most important elements to sustain life on earth. But did you know that the element can be found in sand...
Michiel Bester | Updated: June 2022
Fluorine is the 9th element on the periodic table of elements and is also the most reactive element in the universe. That means that steel wool will combust in pure fluorine gas and glass...
Michiel Bester | Updated: June 2022
Element number 10 is our beloved neon gas. The images of the Las Vegas neon signs reflect the main use for this humble inert gas. Besides being one of our personal favourites, the element...
Michiel Bester | Updated: June 2022
Sodium chloride and sodium bicarbonate are compounds used daily in every household. But the element behind these compounds is much less innocent. Pure sodium will cause a violent....
Michiel Bester | Updated: June 2022
Magnesium is element number 12 on the periodic table of elements. This element can be found in every single living organism, animal and plant. Some people even use magnesium supplements...
Michiel Bester | Updated: June 2022
We’ve all heard people talk about the flavor profile of a certain wine or coffee blend, but how are these flavors actually categorised...
Ellen Ovenden | Updated: May 2023
Aluminum, aluminum. Tomato, tomato. Why on earth are there two ways of spelling one of the most useful metals in the earth's crust? And can this metal really cause Alzheimer's disease?
Michiel Bester | Updated: June 2022
Silicon is the second most abundant element on earth and one of the most useful for human use as well. You’ve probably encountered silicon in your everyday life, but...
Michiel Bester | Updated: June 2022
The element phosphorus itself does not produce the glow-in-the-dark-glitter-like effect that can sometimes be seen in moving bodies of water. This phenomenon can, in most cases, be attributed to a biochemical ...
Guina Rodrigues | Updated: December 2022
Why is sulfur called the Devil's gold, when it is such an abundant element in the human body and plays an important part in agricultural fertilization...
Guina Rodrigues | Updated: January 2023
Chlorine plays an important role in the human body with regard to excretions and secretions. These secretions and excretions are formed through catabolic and anabolic processes which take place in the body and contain chlorine...
Guina Rodrigues | Updated: January 2023
Welcome to the fascinating world of argon! This unassuming gas may not have the flamboyance of helium or the reactivity of oxygen, but don't be fooled by its uneventful nature. Argon holds a special place in both the scientific and everyday realms, hiding a multitude of intriguing secrets. In this lighthearted essay...
Michiel Bester | Updated: September 2023
Potassium is one of those elements that we hear about very often, but neglect to investigate properly because of our lack of interest. This element can have immense health...
Guina Rodrigues | Updated: November 2022
Calcium, the unsung hero of the periodic table, is more than just the stuff that makes our bones strong. It plays a vital role in our bodies, contributes to countless applications in various industries, and even holds a few surprising secrets. Join us on a whimsical journey as we delve into the fascinating world...
Michiel Bester | Updated: September 2023
Scandium is a silvery-white metal with a metallic luster, similar in appearance to other transition metals. It has a bright, shiny surface and reflects light well, giving it a characteristic...
Michiel Bester | Updated: September 2023
Titanium is a lustrous, silver-white transition metal with a slightly darker shade than silver. It has a metallic appearance, and in its pure form, it has a smooth, polished surface. Titanium can also be found...
Guina Rodrigues | Updated: April 2023
Plutonium is a radioactive chemical element and falls in the actinide metal group. It is of silvery-grey appearance and forms a dull coating when oxidized. It reacts with carbon, haloge...
Flypie | Updated: March 2021
We are writing as fast as we can :)