Lecture-Demonstrations

Flask with indicator and dry ice

Chemical Changes

A lecture-demonstration designed to inspire and interest pupils in chemistry and share the work of the Department of Chemistry. Pupils will find out more about chemical and physical changes and how chemistry is all around us. 

 

Kinetic Considerations

Kinetic Considerations

A lecture-demonstration designed to complement the GCSE (or equivalent) curriculum topic of rates of reaction / kinetics. Students have the opportunity to reflect on key concepts, illustrated with suitable practical demonstrations, as well as find out about research in the Department of Chemistry related to kinetics.  

 

Pumpkins

The Chemistry of All Hallows' Eve and Bonfire Night

An all-age lecture-demonstration on the chemistry behind commonly encountered aspects used to celebrate Halloween and Bonfire Night. Informative and illustrated with suitable practical demonstrations, it's fun for all the family. 

A recorded version of this lecture-demonstration is available on our YouTube channel:

https://www.youtube.com/embed/KmPvbBtNh44