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Six everyday things that are secretly chemistry

Baking, rust, soap and the smell of rain.

By Harish Gill

· 1 min read

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  • Baking, rust, soap and the smell of rain.
  • Who is affected first, and how.
  • What to watch for next.
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Our science desk spoke to the people involved on Tuesday; they said more details would follow within the week.

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A follow-up meeting is planned for next month, where the numbers will be checked again.

Also read: Explained: why the sky looks orange before a storm

This is a demo story: every name, place, organisation and figure in it is fictional.

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