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Once you log in, take a look at all the chat room special features like color-coded fonts, "emoticons" and private chat capabilities, we think you'll love your new chatting experience. There are help links and a handy FAQ page for your questions. Email customercare@about.com if you need further assistance.

If you have something that you would like to ask or announce to the entire community that has to do with chemistry, please use the Chemistry Forum. (See below for some current discussion threads.) You may also use the Board to announce that you will be in the chat room at a certain time, looking for a chat about a particular subject, or just general chemistry topics. If you would like to host a chat in this room, contact me by email and describe who you are and what you would like to do. You may also contact me directly if you have any questions or concerns about this chat room.