chemistry-magic-show21Carleton University’s Chemistry Department is hosting its fourth annual outdoor chemistry magic show. Light Up the Night with Chemistry in the Dark is part of Science Rendezvous, a national one-day celebration of science.

When: Saturday, May 7, 2016 from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Where: Outdoor Amphitheatre between Southam Hall and Paterson Hall, Carleton University, 1125 Colonel By Drive 

This event is divided into two parts: Hands-on Activities (from 7:30 p.m. to 8:40 p.m.) and Magic Show (from 8:45 p.m. to 9:45 p.m.).

The hands-on activities will give participants a chance to make ice cream with liquid nitrogen, encounter interesting smells, make slime, see some of the demonstrations up close, and much more. There will also be displays about the chemistry of wine and chocolate, as well as the history of chemical weapons and their surprising connections to modern medicine. Carleton’s Physics Department will also be there with a couple of telescopes so that you can check out at the sun (before dark) and Jupiter (after dark).

The outdoor show features explosions, a look at the inner workings of fireworks, spontaneous combustions and things that glow in the dark. It is appropriate and fun for everyone aged six and up. Please be aware that there will be loud noises that may scare some small children.

This event is free and open to the public. Food bank donations are requested in lieu of admission fees. Please note that seating is limited to 500 on a first-come, first-served basis. In case of inclement weather, the show will take place in Theatre B, Southam Hall. 
Hands-on activities will take place adjacent to the Amphitheatre.

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