Aside from the topic of this thread, I'd like to take the time to encourage you to go to school. Not as scolding, no no, but because I think you have the right type of mind for a successful scientist, and when you back that with the knowledge you will learn in college, you will be very happy with your abilities.
You will greatly enjoy chemistry classes in college, trust me. All your curiosities will be explored, and more and more will surface to replace them. It's a great class to take, just for the simple fact that it stimulates exploration and curiosity.
I know you'd love it.
PrimoPyro
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