science expo
bringing science to schools
Chemistry / Mātai matū
Topics covered:
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Periodic table
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Common elements (oxygen, carbon)
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pH
Hands-on components:
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Use pH indicator strips to test liquids such as milk, water, washing powder, vinegar
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Magic noodles (using red cabbage juice)
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Crack the code using the periodic table
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thermochromic paint (colour change with heat)
Magic noodles: red cabbage juice as a pH indicator
Here are the sticks showing the colour change at 25°C (orange) and 35°C (yellow).
For repeat customers:
There are a couple of pH themes: students can investigate
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the pH of household detergents (body wash, bar soap, washing liquid & powder). Our skin has a pH of 5.5. How does this compare to the detergents we use on our skin?
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the pH of beverages (Kombucha, energy drinks, fruit tea, carbonated water). Acidic drinks are not good for our teeth. Which drinks should we be choosing to drink?