Revspace Chemical Extravaganza

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Event Revspace Chemical Extravaganza
Name Revspace Chemical Extravaganza
Contact PeterC
Duration TBD"TBD" contains an extrinsic dash or other characters that are invalid for a date interpretation. - TBD"TBD" contains an extrinsic dash or other characters that are invalid for a date interpretation.
Information A Chemical Extravaganza


* Location: RevSpace Sparkshack or kantine (TBD)
* Open from: We're open from TBD
* Ticket price: Recommended donation of 6 euro (chemicals are expensive)
* Sign-up page: On the wiki

What is this?

The Revspace Chemical Extravaganza is a great way to learn about chemistry, safety, and have fun doing it.

Why should I come

  • Take part in fun experiments
  • See what NOT to do
  • Learn something
  • See how to safely use chemicals at the space

The Plan

  • Introduction lecture

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  • Safety talk
  • Your eyes (egg), your eyes on acid (HCl)
  • Your body (assorted meat products), your body on chemicals (acids and NaOH)

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  • Oxidation of glycerine by KMnO4 (with explanation)
  • Esterification of methanol and salicylic acid (with explanation)
  • Flame tests and assorted coloured flames
  • Chlorate gummy bears
  • Making Rayon :)

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  • The mandatory smoke and bangs

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  • Discussion about chemical procurement for projects
  • Q&A


-Ideas-

  • Chlorines oxidizing properties (displacing lower halogens from solutions)

Equipment

  • Projector (Can we put it in the sparkshack)

Chemicals

  • PeterC will be in charge of procurement

Costs

There is a current recommended donation of 6 euro (yes, chemicals are expensive)

Sign-Up

Max 10 People [Please put your username in the appropriate category(appropriate for all levels)]

[Proficient Chemist]

[I know what chemistry is]

  • Sebastius

[What's chemistry?]

Questions, Comments, or Concerns