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Abstract Volume 28 (2023) pp 73-75

A Chemistry Demonstration Show in Three Parts: Part Three the “Magic”

Olivia P. Bercher, Hannah L. Cronk-Boyer, Jocelyn T.L. Gamler, Kimberly K. Hollister, Kristyn M. Johnson, Teresa Makuvek, Michaela Wagner, Eric J. Hawrelak*

Department of Chemistry and BiochemistryEngineering, & Physics, Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania, Bloomsburg, PA, 17815, ehawrela@bloomu.edu
Received June 3, 2020. Accepted November 19, 2022.

Published: 8 April 2023

Abstract. In part 3, we conclude our series with a focus on demonstrations that appear the most like magic to the audience. Leaving behind the flamboyance of liquid nitrogen and fire, these demonstrations rely more on the actually chemistry to amaze. The use of color-changes, a catalytic reaction, and even a little physics keeps the audience entertained until the end.

Key Words: Laboratories and Demonstrations; general chemistry; school age children; general public; public understanding/outreach; elephant toothpaste; magic;

(*) Corresponding author. (E-mail: ehawrela@bloomu.edu)

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