Why do we always spill the reagent

You ever notice how the moment you’re lightly pouring a reagent, something always distracts you? Just last week, I was monitoring a titration and accidentally tipped a whole bottle of buffer solution. My colleagues joked that I might as well start charging the company for ‘liquid gold’ given the prices! Anyone else have a spill story that turned into an unexpected laugh?

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I can totally relate to that! Last month, I went to check my results mid-titration and ended up spilling a whole container of indicator — let’s just say my boss wasn’t thrilled. I learned to put on some funky music while working; it helps keep things light and focused.

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