Ask a Chemist: What would be worse, drinking bleach or gasoline? (and other questions)

Melissa and Jam dive into a variety of listener-submitted questions. They discuss the science behind fluffy shave ice versus mainland shaved ice, the effectiveness and safety of ozone treatments for smoke smells, and the potential impact of glyphosate on human health. They also explore the chemistry of everyday items like rinse aid in dishwashers, different types of soap, and even hypothetical scenarios involving bleach and gasoline. Melissa provides insights based on her knowledge as a chemist, offering a fascinating look into the chemistry of our everyday life.

00:00 Introduction and Listener Questions

00:29 Chemistry of Shave Ice

06:58 Ozone Treatment for Cigarette Smell

12:15 Glyphosate and Its Effects

21:32 Rinse Aid in Dishwashers

24:02 Concerns About Rinse Safety

24:24 Exploring Cleaning Products

26:26 Differences in Soaps and Shampoos

27:27 Chemistry of Hair and Skin Products

32:59 Hypothetical: Bleach vs. Gasoline

37:17 Listener Shoutouts and Anniversary

42:27 Chemistry of Erasable and Invisible Inks

45:22 Supporting the Podcast

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