University Chemistry ›› 2022, Vol. 37 ›› Issue (9): 2205107.doi: 10.3866/PKU.DXHX202205107

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Innovative Popular Science Experiment Using the Theme of the Winter Olympics

Qi Jing1, Xinyao Zhang1, Qingyuan Gao1, Wenyun Wang2, Qing Feng2, Min Liu2,*(), Hongling Yuan2,*()   

  1. 1 College of Life Science and Technology, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430074, China
    2 School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430074, China
  • Received:2022-05-31 Accepted:2022-07-21 Published:2022-09-15
  • Contact: Min Liu,Hongling Yuan E-mail:liumin@hust.edu.cn;yhl_14@hust.edu.cn

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Abstract:

Using the Winter Olympics as a theme, a popular science experiment was developed that creatively integrates the elements of the Winter Olympics scene with a chemical experiment by applying the knowledge and mechanisms of chemistry, such as high-molecular-weight sodium polyacrylate, natural pigments in fruits and vegetables, colorful coordination compounds, the zinc/tin replacement reaction, and the luminol fluorescence experiment. A series of gradient and modular popular science experiments were performed for people with different knowledge levels to completely demonstrate the beauty and interesting aspects of chemistry and subtly realize the dissemination of the Winter Olympic spirit and scientific knowledge to the public, and thereby promote the improvement of public scientific literacy.

Key words: Winter Olympics, Artificial snowfields, Colorful Olympic rings, Tin snowflakes, Fluorescent torch