How does reverse osmosis actually work?
From Chemistry For Your Life by Melissa and Jam, Bleav
April 23, 2026 · 38 min · Episode 236
About this episode
This episode explores the workings of reverse osmosis and answers listener questions about chemistry.
When a retired chemist wrote in… we had to explore to his great questions. How does reverse osmosis actually work? Should you put aluminum foil in your dishwasher? Why do mixed powders mysteriously un-mix themselves? This episode is full of clever questions, surprising chemistry, and very strong contributions from listener Vince!
People in this episode
Guest: Vince
Topics covered
- reverse osmosis
- aluminum foil
- mixed powders
- listener questions
Keywords
- chemistry
- science
- listener contributions
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