Fun with Chemistry

In partnership with the India branch of global company Merck Pharmaceuticals, we conducted a one-day science event constituting of science talks, chemistry experiment demonstrations and a science quiz for the secondary school students of National Public School, Bangalore on 24 September 2016.

Dr Ravindra Singh (Deputy General Manager, Merck India) motivated students with a talk on “Igniting Passion for Science: Chemistry in Everyday Life” followed by  a science quiz for Class IX and Class X students conducted by Dr P Venkatesh (Scientist, Merck India).   

Dr Ravinder Singh gave a fascinating lecture Picture: © RSC Deccan Local Section

This was followed by exciting chemistry experiments demonstrations including:

  • red cabbage indicator
  • volcano
  • handkerchief fire
  • boiling egg in cold water
  • fire with water
  • exothermic reaction
  • endothermic reaction
  • elephant’s toothpaste

Deccan Local Section president Dr V Peesapati was on hand to explain the chemistry behind each experiment.                                     

Dr V Peesapati explained the chemistry behind the experiments Picture: © RSC Deccan Local Section

Great feedback

"This ‘Fun with Chemistry’ event and lecture was very interesting and explained various chemicals used by us in everyday life. Quiz competition forayed challenges and new things for us to learn. Demos shown were mind-blowing and I liked it."
Chandan Kumar M Class 10

"It was very fascinating, wonderful and extraordinary chemistry. I loved it a lot. This program was very beautiful which I had never seen it before. Awesome chemistry and awesome experiments"                                       
Monisha S Class 8

This story appears as part of the February edition of our India Newsletter.

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