Spectacular Chemistry of Coal
- đ¤ Speaker: Dr Andrew Szydlo, Highgate School, London
- đ Date & Time: Thursday 08 November 2018, 19:00 - 20:30
- đ Venue: Bristol Myers-Squibb lecture theatre Dept of Chemistry, Lensfield Rd, Cambridge, CB2 1EW
Abstract
As Bonfire night approaches, join Chemistry teacher and science demonstrations virtuoso Andrew Szydlo for an unforgettable evening exploring the chemistry of something seemingly rather ordinary: coal.
From its initial discovery, its use as the fuel of the industrial revolution, to some of the more interesting and exciting compounds we can obtain from coal, Andrew will take us on an illuminating tour of this intriguing rock.
Expect lots of flashes, smokes and smells, exciting colourful chemistry, and plenty of flames along the way!
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Dr Andrew Szydlo, Highgate School, London
Thursday 08 November 2018, 19:00-20:30