The science of miracles - chemistry

Abstract

The chemical experiment (laboratory or demonstration) motivates the study of chemistry as a field of science. Our earlier report has revealed the relationship between the scientific side of the chemical experiment and its attractiveness. The purpose of the current communication is to demonstrate the relation between the science of chemistry and its miracles, especially studying the second main group of the periodic system. The names of the selected experiments are wonderful, which excites the interest of learners: „Magical light”, „The Gin”, „Poppin candy”, „Snake of fire”, „Falling clouds”, „Jellyfishes”, „Cotton candy”, „Devil’s milkshake”. The selected experiments are not just miracles, but they also reveal the basic properties of the metals from the second main group of the periodic system and their compounds. These experiments are appropriate for a great variety of learners of different ages: pupils and students