Chemagic: 50 Chemistry Classics and Magical Tricks [Spiral-bound]

Seah Wee Khee (Author), Lim Mingjie Kenneth (Author), Lee Cheng Feng Gary (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 10, 2008 | ISBN-10: 9812837078 | ISBN-13: 978-9812837073 | Edition: Spi

Find chemistry boring in the classrooms? Cannot remember or understand the concepts? Never thought that it can be used outside the classroom? Now, cheMagic brings together the intelligent use of chemistry concepts, methods and techniques to entertain and captivate your audience while enhancing your understanding of chemistry. From preparation to presentation, no stone is left unturned and no question left unanswered. Learn how to make Pyrex glassware shine, make steam rise from a teapot, and even start a fire that does not burn! Learn while you play! This book will kickstart your learning journey in chemistry and develop you into a true cheMagician!

An innovative book developed by NUS High School of Math and Science, Singapore, this book showcases the quality of work and the brand name of a specialist school in science. The book will attract many readers from other schools who want to understand how students experiment, explore and excel in this research-focused environment.

Contents: First Notes:; Why "Chemical Magic"; Foreword; Acknowledgments; About the Authors; Presentation:; Performing Tips; Understanding the Audience and the Environment; Routines; Suggested Routines; Recovering from Blunders; Demonstration:; Safety Guidelines; Glossary of Chemical Safety Symbols; Terminology I; Terminology II; Basic Demonstrations; Intermediate Demonstrations; Advanced Demonstrations; Index; Last Notes:; Start of a Catalytic Journey; The 10 Secrets of Chemical Magic.

Editorial Reviews

Review

This delightful little book is a how to for the budding chemical magician. It is written more for the novice magician than the novice chemist since some of the tricks require some knowledge of chemistry, but the magic is all delineated ... The authors capture the essence of magic, be it chemical, mathematical, or common slight of hand: surprise! They give advice throughout for achieving maximal effect: don t tip off the audience about what to expect. Many of these clever tricks can be done right at home with materials available at the local drug store. I highly recommend this book as a great way to (a) dazzle your friends and (b) excite students about the magical world of chemistry. --Harold B Reiter, Professor, University of North Carolina at Charlotte

Product Details

• Spiral-bound: 148 pages
• Publisher: World Scientific Publishing Company; Spi edition (October 10, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 9812837078
• ISBN-13: 978-9812837073
• Product Dimensions: 0.5 x 6.8 x 9.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.4 ounces
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #794,262 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)