The presenters will make a video detailing the process of making sidewalk chalk. The process consists of mixing Plaster of Paris with food coloring and water, and pouring this mixture into a mold. The audience will learn about exothermic chemical reactions, and be exposed to the basics of chemistry.
| Module details | |
|---|---|
| Topics | Materials & Properties, Physical Chemistry, Transport Phenomena |
| Best-suited audience | Array |
| Interactive? | Yes |
| Approx. time requirement | 10 minutes |
| AIChE community affiliation | AIChE UTSA |
| Approx. # of volunteers | 2 |
| Recommended audience size | 10 |
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