Firework Chemistry!
Discover the chemistry of fireworks!
+ Watch exciting demonstrations to see how fireworks work!
+ Make a (safe!) firework display of your own
+ The older groups will also learn about chemical reactions and formulae, excitation of electrons and the electromagnetic spectrum.
Tuesday 2nd November
5-8s group: 11 - 11:50am (UK GMT)
9-13s group: 1 - 1:50pm (UK GMT)
11-15s group: 2:10 - 3pm (UK GMT)
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Equipment (To join an entirely optional practical)
It is a good idea to have a whiteboard or paper, pen, ruler and calculator to hand in each session.
- A tall glass
- Water
- Vegetable / sunflower oil
- Liquid food colouring (several colours ideally)
- Pipette or teaspoon
- Table salt (about a tablespoon)
- Cloths in case of spills
Links suggest sources of appropriate resources
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Price is for one student for one session.
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