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I am sure that others have thought of this already, but it seems to me there are plenty of relatively safe demonstrations that get kids excited about chemistry. For example, the nylon rope trick.
Pete
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> >Why do folks feel that there is a perceived need to do flames and explosions in the name of "science"?
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I have been ruminating on this question for a while and suspect it has something to do with gaining authority through magic. However, this story has led me to a new angle. After reviewing the incident, someone pointed out that a web site at
https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fio9.gizmodo.com%2Fhow-to-make-a-fiery-black-snake-rise-from-the-sand-509974972&data=02%7C01%7Cpeter.reinhardt%40yale.edu%7Cc1151368972d47708ee408d5e01a547e%7Cdd8cbebb21394df8b4114e3e87abeb5c%7C0%7C0%7C636661326049021481&sdata=FCc6hTn7eQ5SkX9p4p%2BWCTSs75xISwgdsaWhB2dt08I%3D&reserved=0
that describes this procedure leads off with:
"Ever wanted to make a glowing black snake rise up out of the sand? All you need is sand and a few kitchen ingredients ‰?? and the ability to either temporarily disable smoke detectors at home or keep a look out for the authorities in public."
I have trouble getting my head around the idea that science-like demonstrations involves avoiding safety measures and/or the authorities. I think that that caveat to the description is a sign that it isn't science that's involved.
- Ralph
Ralph Stuart, CIH, CCHO
Environmental Safety Manager
Keene State College
603 358-2859
ralph.stuart**At_Symbol_Here**keene.edu
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