Fluorescence chemistry - make a glow in the dark lava lamp!
Make a fluorescent lava lamp!
(Whilst learning about fluorescence chemistry)!
+ Make a fluorescent lava lamp!
+ Learn why some things glow in the dark
+ Watch amazing demonstrations
+ The older group will also learn about the electromagnetic spectrum, atomic structure and the excitation of electrons
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Tuesday 8th November
5-8s group: 11 - 11:50am (UK GMT)
8-12s 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.
- "Blacklight" / UV torch (hazard: do not shine in eyes, you may want some sunglasses to hand)
- Table cloth / mat / tray
- Highlighter pen, any colour (one you don't mind being destroyed)
- paper or card (black is best but any will do)
- Small transparent, colourless bottle (300mL or less ideally, glass or plastic) smooth sided if possible, with leakproof lid.
- Vit C tablets / "Alka seltzer" / other effervescent tablet (supervise medicines if necessary)
- Baby oil (ideally) / vegetable oil or similar will also work (approx. 200mL)
- cup of water
- ability to darken the room if possible!
- Towel or cloth
- Pipette or syringe (medicine syringes are fine)
- Pliers (supervision recommended), scissors may do
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