On the 21 May 2011 the RSC Deccan Section conducted a demonstration come workshop on “Chemistry in Everyday Life” for women, students and the general public in Hyderabad.
On the 21 May 2011 the RSC Deccan Section conducted a demonstration come workshop on “Chemistry in Everyday Life” for women, students and the general public in Hyderabad.
The chief guest at the event was Dr. Mrs. Chaganti Krishna Kumari, a retired Associate Professor and a science writer on popular science books. She addressed the gathering for about 15-20 min, speaking on Chemistry in Kitchen.
Professor. V. Peesapati (Honary Secretary for the RSC Deccan Section), Prof.V.Jayathirtha Rao and Mr. Pratap Reddy got involved with the event with a number of experimental demonstrations.
The demonstrations included:
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The use of Red cabbage extract to determine the pH of several household items including: (i) Lemon Juice; (ii) Vinegar; (iii) Sodium Bi Carbonate, sodium carbonate, soap powder and Domex.
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Silver Mirror Test – coating of silver over a glass surface
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Egg boiling in cold water
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Converting copper to silver and gold
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A volcano exhibit
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Brilliant Light through a chemical Reaction
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Traffic Light
The program was conducted over 3 hours and attracted over 80 participants. All participants and especially students interacted with the speakers and have gained an appreciation for the role of chemistry in everyday life.
Vote of thanks was proposed by Professor. V. Peesapati, Convener, RSC, DS
Professor. V. Peesapati
Honary Secretary,
RSC Deccan Section
