Mole Day - 23rd October 2020

Ian & Amanda talk to Dr Anna Watson of CHEM Trust about chemistry and chemicals. Moles are occasionally mentioned.

Show Notes

It’s Mole Day, and Ian & Amanda have to figure out which of the many meanings of the word “mole” they are supposed to be celebrating. Fortunately, scientist Dr Anna Watson from CHEM Trust is there to help. The resulting conversation contains almost no moles, but does have some top tips for keeping Bad Chemicals at bay.

Links

• CHEM Trust, where Anna works.
• The weight of a mole of water, a mole of alcohol, and of the animal.

Links to more information on the harmful chemicals and substances mentioned in the episode:

• New investigation finds harmful PFAS chemicals in UK food packaging (CHEM Trust)
• Briefing on parabens (Breast Cancer UK)

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