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It’s a gas: A demonstration lecture by Professor Peter Wothers

11:00am-12:00pm on Saturday 21 March
4:00pm-5:00pm on Saturday 21 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

Professor Peter Wothers invites you to join him as he investigates the gases in our atmosphere. We all know we need oxygen to live, but why would too much be a bad thing? How can inert nitrogen be used to save lives, and what change does lightning bring about to the gases in the air? You’ll find out the answers to these and many other questions in the usual explosive fashion during his exciting demonstration lecture.

Expect loud bangs; consequently, this event is more suitable for children aged 8+ years.

Supported by the Walters Kundert Charitable Trust.

Booking email address: openday@ch.cam.ac.uk

Booking required:
REQUIRED

Additional Information

Booking required:
REQUIRED
Age: Children under 12, Adults, 12 – 18 years
Format: Talk, Other
Timing: In person
Cost: Free
Event Capacity: 450
Theme: Discovery
Accessibility: Step-free access, Hearing loop, Accessible toilet

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