Acids are perhaps the first chemicals that humans recognize. They readily react to most materials, and the result of those reactions would appear magical. Although at first they became the essential tools of alchemists, they provide much of the answers in explaining the world in less mystical terms.

This article will deliver the story of how this transition occurred. 

Ever felt guilty after having a huge hamburger? Well don't, you actually need all those carbs, fats and proteins. The problem isn't the food, but the amount. 

So go ahead, order another hamburger and let us explain where it came from, what it will turn into and why you need to continuously stuff them in your mouth.

​In moderation, of course.

Napoleon Bonaparte, Emperor of the French, first-rate military tactician, as well as a gunner by training. And, not known by many, a mathematical wizard - which may explain his success.

But what does this have to do with chemistry? Everything.

Ah, water. It's been around all our lives and all our planet's life. So we ought to know everything there is to know about it, right? Not really. Water is probably the most unique chemical in the universe, it's properties are still a mystery to us even after centuries of research. But that shouldn't stop you from gulping it down. Unless you're talking about homeopathic 'medicine'. Throw that in the garbage can right now.

So what's new with H2O? Quite a lot. 

The electron. The first subatomic particle to be discovered, and much of it is thanks due to the developments in electrical engineering during the Industrial Revolution. But proving something that can't be seen is hard, an extraordinary amount of evidence was required.

​And how extraordinary it was!