Just Chemistry Reactions

Commenters repeatedly note that a discussed concept or phenomenon is simply basic chemistry, leading to requests for layman explanations from non-chemists and affirmations from those familiar with the field.

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drfuchs Oct 4, 2017 View on HN

Half were in Chemistry; anybody know what the Chemists are doing wrong? Or right???

linkregister Feb 22, 2017 View on HN

This sounds really interesting, can you explain it further for a layman? (Not being snarky, I genuinely know very little about chemistry)

Qwertious Jan 30, 2015 View on HN

Given that I have absolutely no real understanding of chemistry, what implications does this have?

ozmodiar Mar 19, 2025 View on HN

Come on man, even chemicals react.

davrosthedalek May 1, 2022 View on HN

Ah, come on, that's essentially chemistry.

pugworthy May 30, 2019 View on HN

Not really - makes a ton of sense if you're an organic chemist.

zo1 Jun 28, 2014 View on HN

We're not all bio-chemists... enlighten us.

ryan93 Oct 5, 2022 View on HN

Multiple people are having the reaction you are. Is this considered undeserved in the chemistry world?

mensetmanusman Jun 6, 2023 View on HN

One could say this about all chemistry.

pigpang Apr 12, 2024 View on HN

It's not a legend, it's just chemistry.