Chemistry: Energized Electrons & Glowing Water

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Produce colorful "fireworks" with chemistry.

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Investigate how excited electrons take quantum "leaps" to produce colorful firework explosions. Experiment with chemical reactions to create chemo-luminescence and find out how animals create their bio-luminescence. Extract plant chlorophyll and use a black light to see what colors are generated. Explore incandescence and why hot things change colors. Discover how our eyes perceive color by examining light rays through a spectroscope.

Location:

Saturday Academy - Beaverton

Dates:

Nov. 6, Dec. 3 - 17, 9 AM - NOON, Three Saturdays

Instructor:

Joan Moura

Joan Moura, MST, an educator for more than 30 years, is a retired high school science teacher and has taught students of all ages.

For grades:

6-9

Tuition:

$125

Disciplines

Science