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Teachers & SchoolsOrganic, electro, nuclear, thermo, and food. What do these words have in common, other than sounding like the misfit members of a hilarious crime-fighting squad? They're different types of chemistry! (Seriously: stick any of these words in front of "chemistry" and you'll get a real subject.) If these guys pique your interest, check out our guide to the AP Chemistry exam.
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chemistry thermo chemistry food chemistry and so on But ultimately
all chemistry boils down to just one idea Attraction and
repulsion for example when two particles are really attracted to
each other they bond kind of like you and your
b f f But when particles are repelled they make
sure to stay apart from one another thiss process is
called reacting explosions colored smoke and bubbles They're all reactions
caused by the basic concepts of attraction and repulsion The
only elements that never ever react are the noble gases
They are the saints of the periodic table immune to
feelings of attraction and repulsion The compatibility of two particles
determined by their zodiac signs of course defines their physical
and chemical properties It makes them unique If you take
ap chemistry you will be able to explain to your
friends that someone did not puke all over the statue
of liberty It's green hue can be attributed to the
chemical reaction between copper and water Drink a whole jug
of saltwater to test your soluble ity rule fuse helium
and hydrogen and outer space to create your very own
star on and even wear a lab coat and dorky
goggles while singing the bill nye theme song If you
decide not to take a pee cam don't blame us
for what happens next It's Not our fault If you
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river as you journey through ap chemistry you just might 00:02:25.38 --> [endTime] find yourself in your element Uh shmoop you later