Tag: Molecular chemistry

According to a study published in the journal Scientific Reports, adding a small amount of water to whiskey can actually enhance its flavor and aroma. People put water in their liquor for various scientific and sensory reasons, moving specific flavor compounds to the surface where they are more easily perceived and appreciated.

Vitamin B12, or cobalamin, is a large and highly complex molecule containing a central cobalt ion within a corrin ring structure. It is definitively a polar molecule due to its various functional groups and charged metal center. Its polarity explains its essential nature as a water-soluble vitamin, which has significant implications for its absorption, transport, and function within the body.

A 2015 study from the University of York found that adding sugar to coffee causes caffeine molecules to cluster together, fundamentally changing the drink's chemistry and explaining exactly what happens to coffee when you add sugar. This molecular shift alters how we perceive the beverage, influencing both its taste and nutritional profile.