Watch the explosive reaction of sodium metal in water, captured in mesmerizing slow motion. See the intense chemistry unfold ...

Georgia Tech engineers have created a pill that could effectively deliver insulin and other injectable drugs, making ...

The pH scale is a measure of how acidic or alkaline something is, 1 being highly acidic, 14 being highly alkaline, and 7 ...

A small piece of potassium metal is placed in water. The potassium reacts with the water and gets very hot, producing potassium hydroxide and hydrogen gas which ignites. The reaction of the potassium ...

Sodium metal reacts very strongly with water. (You may have seen videos where blocks of sodium metal get thrown into a lake, to dramatic effect). Asked about this issue, ...

Electrolytes are charged minerals the body needs for muscle contractions, nerve signaling, fluid balance, heart rhythm, and ...

When vinegar and baking soda react, atoms rearrange to form sodium acetate (the salty and sour flavor in salt-and-vinegar-flavored potato chips), water, and carbon dioxide. Continue to project the ...

In a new study, researchers demonstrate long-term, non-invasive monitoring of blood sodium levels using a system that combines optoacoustic detection with terahertz spectroscopy. The paper is ...

Metals can be used as fuels, just like oil, gas, or hydrogen, because they release energy through burning or electrochemical reactions. Light metals like ...

And sodium-rich water, like sole water, may have extra benefits. A recent study of runners participating outdoors in a 10-kilometer race found that they stayed better hydrated throughout the event ...

MIT's sodium-air fuel cells may power electric planes, offering triple the energy of lithium-ion batteries and reducing carbon emissions.