13.06.2006
Thirty-six students from 18 schools in the south-east enjoyed an interesting fun-filled day of chemistry at the Salters' Festival of Chemistry held at the university yesterday (12 June). Each school was represented by a team of four 11-13 year olds.
Teams took part in a competitive, hands-on, practical activity - 'The Mystery at Salty Towers' in which they used their analytical chemistry skills. They competed in the 'University Challenge', in which they were required to solve cryptic chemistry problems. This was followed by a fun lecture, by Dr Hal Sosabowski involving the Methane Mamba, the Magnesium Sandwich, the Pulsing Reaction and many more.
The day ended with a prize giving - all participants were given individual fun prizes and participation certificates and the winning teams were awarded cash prizes for their schools.
The Salters' Festivals of Chemistry is an initiative of The Salters' Institute, with of aim promoting chemistry and related sciences among young people. The festival at the University of Brighton is part of a series of fifty-two festivals which are taking place at universities throughout the UK and the Republic of Ireland from March through to June 2006.
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