Chemistry Outreach: The salt cellar mystery

 
The salt cellar mystery

Description

Introducing the world of forensic science; gathering chemical and fingerprint evidence to solve a crime.

Type of Activity

: group

Audience

: Teacher

Age Group

: 16 to 18 years

Keywords

: forensic, analysis, crime, mystery, testing, infrared, ir, fingerprinting, flametest, anions, cations
 
 
 
 

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