Adrian Dingle

All Stories by Adrian Dingle

  1. Chemistry

    Explainer: What is an electrode?

    An electrode’s name depends on the circumstances. Confused? It may help to consider which electrochemical reaction is natural — and which is not.

  2. Chemistry

    Explainer: Ions and radicals in our world

    When atoms get an electric charge, they act very differently. Now called ions, these are behind many aspects of chemistry, including acids and batteries.

  3. Chemistry

    Explainer: What are chemical bonds?

    When various particles, atoms, ions or molecules come together to form a substance, they are held together with chemical bonds.