Chemical facts

Does catnip affect lions?

Catnip can affect lions and tigers as well as house cats. It excites them because it contains a chemical that resembles an excretion of the dominant female's urine.

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What is that light coming from that firefly?

A firefly's flashing light is radiated by the oxidation of the chemical, Luciferin. The purpose for the flashing light is mating, warning and as a way of defense for the firefly.

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What is up with the sun?

The sun is 93,000,000 miles from earth. It takes the suns rays 8 minutes and 20 seconds to reach the earth, traveling at a rate of 186,282 miles per second.

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What are the most abundant chemicals in the universe and earth?

Hydrogen is the most abundant chemical in the universe and oxygen is the most abundant chemical element in the earths crust, water and atmosphere.

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