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Ask a Chemist: What things should you never mix? (and other questions)

Podcast: Chemistry For Your Life
Published: May 14, 2026
Duration seconds: 2097
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What happens when you mix bleach and ammonia? Why does perfume smell amazing on one person and weird on another? And why is getting a job so hard right now? This week we’re answering a huge batch of listener questions about chemistry, sunscreen, scents, books, careers, birds, and somehow even British accents. Plus, we accidentally brainstorm several new podcast ideas along the way.