11:00am-12:00pm on Saturday 22 March4:00pm-5:00pm on Saturday 22 March
Times shown are in GMT (UTC +0) up to the 26th March. For events on or after 27th March times are in BST (UTC +1).
Yusuf Hamied Department of Chemistry, BMS Lecture Theatre, Lensfield Road, CB2 1EW
Many people associate the word ‘chemicals' with evil, man-made substances. This action-packed demonstration lecture features flashes and bangs made only from the chemicals that can be found in nature, illustrating the fact that our whole world is made of chemicals. How can copper be extracted from a semiprecious stone? What acid can be made from fools’ gold? How can the scrapings from the walls of a cow shed cause an explosion? All these questions and more will be answered in this talk by Professor Peter Wothers.
Expect loud bangs; consequently, this event is more suitable for children aged 8+ years.
Supported of The Walters Kundert Charitable Trust.
