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Clean with Ammonia
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February 29, 2024

Clean with Ammonia

This article provides a practical guide to using ammonia solutions for cleaning tasks. It explains how to prepare a solution by adding ammonia to warm water, highlighting important safety precautions such as proper ventilation and wearing protective clothing. It also warns of the dangers of mixing ammonia with bleach, which can produce harmful fumes. It clarifies the difference between ammonia as a solution and ammonia as a gas, as well as the risks associated with exposure to ammonia gas. This information supports the safe use of ammonia for cleaning surfaces.

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Calculate molarity – online calculator
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February 28, 2024

Calculate molarity – online calculator

Molarity is a measure of the concentration of a solute and is calculated by dividing the number of moles by the volume of the solution in liters. For an accurate calculation, knowledge of the number of moles and the exact volume of the solution is essential. Molarity is expressed in moles per liter (mol/L). This article provides a step-by-step guide to calculating molarity, including conversions from milliliters and centiliters to liters, and a handy online molarity calculator. The example shows that with 1 mole of substance dissolved in 1 liter of solution, the molarity is 1.00 mol/L.

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Convert grams to moles calculator
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February 28, 2024

Convert grams to moles calculator

The Mole is an essential unit in chemistry that bridges the gap between the microscopic world of atoms and molecules and our macroscopic reality. It represents 6.022×10^23 particles of a substance, based on the number of carbon atoms in 12 grams of pure carbon-12. The article explains step-by-step how to calculate the molecular mass of a substance, using sodium hydroxide as an example, and then how to convert this mass to Mole. With a molecular mass of 39.997 u for sodium hydroxide, it shows how 100 grams of this substance can be converted into 2.50 Mole. A handy Mole calculator is provided to facilitate these calculations, along with tips for performing these calculations and calculating the molarity of a solution.

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Rinse with hydrogen peroxide
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February 28, 2024

Rinse with hydrogen peroxide

The information in this article concerns only ready-to-use hydrogen peroxide mouthwash (max. 3%) as available at drugstores; Dutchchems only sells technical hydrogen peroxide for industrial and laboratory applications and not for oral care or other cosmetic or medical purposes, and this article is for information purposes only.

Hydrogen peroxide is a colourless oxidiser used in low concentrations in consumer applications such as mouthwash and in higher concentrations for technical processes where it uses oxygen radicals to break down dyes and visible soil on hard surfaces, textiles or in drains; safe use always requires gloves, eye protection, good ventilation and avoidance of mixing with chlorine bleaches to prevent hazardous fumes.

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What’s in a first aid kit?
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February 27, 2024

What’s in a first aid kit?

A first aid kit is essential for providing first aid in case of accidents at home, at work, during travel or sporting activities. A basic first aid kit contains plasters, bandages, disinfectants, instruments such as scissors and tweezers, protective equipment such as gloves, and essential medications including painkillers and anti-allergy medications. It is important to personalize the kit to personal or specific needs and check it regularly for expired products. A well-equipped first aid kit, combined with knowledge of how to use it, can be crucial in emergency situations.

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Aquarium fertilization calculator
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February 26, 2024

Aquarium fertilization calculator

Effective NPK fertilization in the aquarium is essential for the health of plants and fish. By using a basic test set, you can regularly check the water values ​​and accurately dose the required nutrients. The ideal nitrate level is between 10 and 25ppm. Dosage adjustments are dependent on measured values, with a divided schedule over several days recommended for stability. If nitrate levels are too high, often caused by overfeeding or insufficient water changes, changing the water is the only solution. Regular monitoring and adjustment of water quality support a healthy aquarium ecosystem.

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