The Chemistry in Everyday Life is a collection of posters that explain the science/chemistry behind some occurrences and technologies around us in simple and plain language. This series has 5 posters that answer the following questions:
 
1) What surfactants are, their scientific significance, types and their applications in cleaning supplies
 
2) Everything you need to know about the electromagnetic spectrum: definition, the component waves and their properties, uses, methods of detection and dangers
 
3) The science behind Uv-rays, their types and characteristics, how they cause sunburn, sunscreen, types of sunscreen and how they protect against sun damage
 
4) The science behind CT scans, MRI and traditional X-rays: applications of radio waves and X-rays in medical imaging
 
5) How scientists use the electromagnetic spectrum to identify and characterise materials and chemical compounds around us
 
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