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Blonder, Ron – Journal of Chemical Education, 2008
This article describes laboratory activity that examines the chemical process of smoking and the components of smoke, of both cigarettes and water pipes (narghiles also known as "hookah"). The aim of this activity is to expose adolescents to the scientific aspects of smoking; and to present the relevance of chemistry in everyday life. (Contains 3…
Descriptors: Smoking, Chemistry, Science Laboratories, High School Students
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Battino, Rubin; Letcher, Trevor M. – Journal of Chemical Education, 2008
The cryophorus dramatically demonstrates the cooling effect of evaporation. This article describes some simple and easy-to-make cryophoruses, ideal for demonstrating evaporative cooling to students at all levels. The most dramatic effects occurred with cyclohexane and benzene, with water generally freezing more slowly. (Contains 4 notes, 2 tables,…
Descriptors: Science Experiments, Water, Scientific Concepts, Science Laboratories