Episode 24
The Colourful Compounds of Copper
Why are copper compounds so colourful? In this week's Question of the Week we find out how one metal can have so many colourful compounds, as well as a distinctive green flame. Plus, we ask why dreams are so hard to remember, even the...
Question of the Week, from the Naked Scientists
June 29, 20083m 52s
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Show Notes
Why are copper compounds so colourful? In this week's Question of the Week we find out how one metal can have so many colourful compounds, as well as a distinctive green flame. Plus, we ask why dreams are so hard to remember, even the really good ones, and how can a frog can breathe through its skin, with no help from lungs or gills? Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists
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