The chapter explores the speaker's academic journey in chemistry, from research in alternative energy to work on bleach production. It discusses the principles of electrolysis, the process of making bleach, and clarifies misconceptions about its composition. The conversation also highlights the speaker's passion for chemistry, sparked by high school teachers, and the scientific explanations behind natural phenomena like water clarity and the blue color of the ocean.
It lives under your sink and may have saved your life but… WHAT THE FUNK IS BLEACH? Hot off of a beaker-laden lab tour, Alie chats with Dr. Evan Rumberger, a bleach scientist, about his work, his history, what bleach IS, what it turns into, and how to appreciate this household staple. Also: what exactly is in swimming pools and how to tie-dye shirts when you’re goth. This was part of a partnership with Clorox, but Alie thought the chemistry was cool enough to share with Ologites.
For more bleach facts, this link's got 'em: FactsAboutBleach.com
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