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Group list Group list Introduction of bookIntroduction of book Most impressive extracts --- interesting eventsMost impressive extracts --- interesting events

- captivating , mysterious and evil Mushrooms- captivating , mysterious and evil Mushrooms- nitrous oxide and ether- nitrous oxide and ether- magic shampoos- magic shampoos

The reason why you find it interestingThe reason why you find it interestingThe application of the idea from the book / how the ideas from the The application of the idea from the book / how the ideas from the

book affect your thoughts about chemistry book affect your thoughts about chemistry Comments and reflection Comments and reflection Our bookOur book

02 ContentContent

Chan Po Yan , NicoleChan Po Yan , NicoleHo Ka Wing , CarolHo Ka Wing , CarolWong Ka Yi , JoyceWong Ka Yi , Joyce

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Introduction of the bookIntroduction of the bookBook Name :Book Name :

Radar, Hula Hoops and Playful Pigs Radar, Hula Hoops and Playful Pigs 【【蘇老師掰化學蘇老師掰化學】】

AuthorAuthor ::Dr.Dr. JoeJoe SchwarczSchwarcz

PublisherPublisher ::天下文化天下文化

TheThe AuthorAuthor

Introduction of the bookIntroduction of the bookA book which introduces A book which introduces chemicalschemicals : :

WHO WHO inventedinvented thethe usesuses ofof chemicalschemicals

HOW HOW some chemicalssome chemicals areare discovereddiscovered thethe chemicalschemicals protectprotect usus fromfrom diseasesdiseases wewe makemake useuse ofof chemistrychemistry toto improve our improve our lifelifeWHATWHAT areare thethe chemicalschemicals containedcontained inin ourour foodfood // drinksdrinksOVERTHROWOVERTHROW the the science sophistriesscience sophistries

•Science theories exist in mushroom

Example--- Fly Agaric Example--- Fly Agaric • Very charming appearance• After ingestion

Bring the illusion•Psilocybin mushroom Fly Agaric Fly Agaric

appearance appearance

Interesting event (1) Captivating , mysterious and evil Mushrooms


Because Fly Agaric were cursed @_@?Because Fly Agaric were cursed @_@?

NO!!!!!!!Because it comprises of the chemicals : C₂H₆ N₂O₂ and C₅H₆N₂O₄. They bring the illusion and amenity to the people .

NO!!!!!!!Because it comprises of the chemicals : C₂H₆ N₂O₂ and C₅H₆N₂O₄. They bring the illusion and amenity to the people .



I love getting illusions! I ‘d like to buy a pile of Fly Agaric !I love getting illusions! I ‘d like to buy a pile of Fly Agaric !



NO!!!!!!!Because it contains [CaH₂₀NO₂]+ which is a poisonous chemical . They may be fatal . If you eat Fly Agaric excessively , you will DIEDIE !

NO!!!!!!!Because it contains [CaH₂₀NO₂]+ which is a poisonous chemical . They may be fatal . If you eat Fly Agaric excessively , you will DIEDIE !

• Other Psilocybin mushroom usually contains C12H16N2O and

C12H17N2O4P

• Produce illusion



04 Laughing gasLaughing gas[[ 笑氣笑氣 ] ]

Scientific name Scientific name Nitrous oxideNitrous oxide （一氧化二氮）（一氧化二氮） [ N₂O ][ N₂O ]

- Named - Named laughing gaslaughing gas because…… because…… People who breathe in nitrous oxide will People who breathe in nitrous oxide will laughlaugh

HowHow it was discovered? it was discovered?1. A Britain Chemist (Joseph Priestley [1733-1804]) 1. A Britain Chemist (Joseph Priestley [1733-1804]) burntburnt the the ammonium nitrate ammonium nitrate accidentally accidentally Nitrous oxide formedNitrous oxide formed

2. Test by 2. Test by Humphry Davy Humphry Davy ( 1778-1829 )( 1778-1829 ) It’s utility is discovered It’s utility is discovered

Interesting event (2)Anesthetic : Nitrous

oxide


oxide

04 The use of it:The use of it:

Use as Use as anestheticanesthetic Use to Use to hold partieshold parties ( In old days )( In old days )

Interesting event:Interesting event:Some people once used the laughing gas in the Some people once used the laughing gas in the showshowA performer in United States led the A performer in United States led the audiences breathed audiences breathed in itin it Unexpectedly, a man Unexpectedly, a man fell downfell down The wound was serious but he The wound was serious but he didn’t feel didn’t feel painfulpainful


oxide


oxide

↑ ↑ People who breathed in laughing gasPeople who breathed in laughing gas

Interesting event (2)Anesthetic : Ether


Ether Ether [[ 乙醚乙醚 ] ]

Scientific name Scientific name Diethyl ether Diethyl ether [C[C22HH55OCOC22HH55 ] ]

HowHow was it discovered? was it discovered?

A Botanist( Valerius Cordus[1515-1544] ) A Botanist( Valerius Cordus[1515-1544] ) mixed mixed Sulphuric acid with alcohol Sulphuric acid with alcohol Ether formed Ether formed

The use of it:The use of it: Anesthetic Anesthetic used in used in operationsoperations[e.g. Tumor operation, amputation , parturition ][e.g. Tumor operation, amputation , parturition ] Solvent Solvent of waxes, fats, oils, spices, alkaloids of waxes, fats, oils, spices, alkaloids and rubberand rubber



Interesting eventInteresting event

A magician used ether to make A magician used ether to make illusionillusion Audiences could see that the Audiences could see that the magician was magician was floating on air floating on air The show surprised every The show surprised every audiencesaudiences Ether became Ether became popularpopular in the in the societysociety

Sodium dodecyl sulfate [CSodium dodecyl sulfate [C₁₂₁₂ H H₂₅₂₅Na Na OO₄₄SS] ]

(( 十二烷基硫酸鈉十二烷基硫酸鈉 )) main component in cleansersmain component in cleansers also also major component major component in shampoosin shampoos cleans all the cleans all the sebumsebum

Interesting event (3) Magic shampoos


Question 1 : Does Sodium dodecyl sulfate cause Question 1 : Does Sodium dodecyl sulfate cause anyany

cancer?cancer?

Answer 1 : No. It is a ridiculous rumor. This Answer 1 : No. It is a ridiculous rumor. This chemicalchemical

only only makes hair become drier makes hair become drier and and

sometimes may sometimes may stimulate people’s skin stimulate people’s skin

but it won’t threaten the lives of but it won’t threaten the lives of people. people.



←← EffectEffect

Question 2 : So how to avoid the hair becomeQuestion 2 : So how to avoid the hair become

very dry after washing?very dry after washing?

Answer 2 : It is very common that factories add Answer 2 : It is very common that factories add

(CH(CH₃₃(CH(CH₂₂))₁₀₁₀-CH-CH₂₂(OCH(OCH₂₂CHCH₂₂))n n OSOOSO₃₃NHNH ₄ ₄ into the products so that hair will into the products so that hair will

becomebecome

more tender more tender after using these after using these products products



← Effect

Shampoos usually contain OHCHShampoos usually contain OHCH₂₂--

CHCH₂₂CHCH₂₂Oh / CHOh / CH₂₂(OH)CH(OH)CH(OH)CH(OH)CH₂₂OH OH can prevent the can prevent the vaporization of water vaporization of water inin

the hairthe hair

Dimethicone ([-Si(CHDimethicone ([-Si(CH₃₃))₂₂O-]O-]nn) () (矽靈矽靈 )) is used to increase the is used to increase the lusterluster of hair of hair



• The events are The events are interestingly interestingly explained explained by chemistry by chemistry

• Such as : inexplicable fascinating Such as : inexplicable fascinating mushroomsmushrooms

• Some routines in daily life can be Some routines in daily life can be explained by chemistry explained by chemistry surprisingsurprising usus

The reason why you find it The reason why you find it interestinginterestingThe reason why you find it The reason why you find it interestinginteresting

Chemistry is Chemistry is related tightly related tightly to our daily livesto our daily lives

∵ ∵ everything is composed of many particleseverything is composed of many particles Can concretely explain different phenomena Can concretely explain different phenomena

through through interesting eventsinteresting events Motivate us to Motivate us to learn more learn more principles or principles or

concepts that are related to chemistryconcepts that are related to chemistry

The application of the idea from the The application of the idea from the book / how the ideas from the book book / how the ideas from the book

affect your thoughts about chemistry affect your thoughts about chemistry

The application of the idea from the The application of the idea from the book / how the ideas from the book book / how the ideas from the book

affect your thoughts about chemistry affect your thoughts about chemistry

Comment and reflection (Carol Ho]Comment and reflection (Carol Ho]Comment and reflection (Carol Ho]Comment and reflection (Carol Ho]

• As first, I think that ‘chemistry’ is just a subject about As first, I think that ‘chemistry’ is just a subject about the boring elements and they are not related to us.the boring elements and they are not related to us. But in fact the book mentioned how the But in fact the book mentioned how the chemicals chemicals contributecontribute to us. And I discovered that many to us. And I discovered that many invention of chemical are by accident.invention of chemical are by accident.

• E.g. Some chemicals can be used to make shampooE.g. Some chemicals can be used to make shampoo• And it also mentioned things that we And it also mentioned things that we should be should be

aware of aware of when using them.when using them.• After reading the book I will pay more attention to the After reading the book I will pay more attention to the

chemistry around us.chemistry around us.

Comment and reflection (Joyce Comment and reflection (Joyce Wong]Wong]Comment and reflection (Joyce Comment and reflection (Joyce Wong]Wong]

• I think this book is rather interesting , funny. The I think this book is rather interesting , funny. The author used author used simple chemistry theory simple chemistry theory to explain to explain some some inexplicable daily routinesinexplicable daily routines. Also, the book . Also, the book is quite is quite easy to follow easy to follow and comprehend.and comprehend.

• However, I think the structure of the book can be However, I think the structure of the book can be designed clearerdesigned clearer..

• Overall, I still think this book is a gripping book. It Overall, I still think this book is a gripping book. It broadens my range of knowledge. After reading this broadens my range of knowledge. After reading this book , I started to fall in love with chemistry !book , I started to fall in love with chemistry !

Chemistry is very important to us because all Chemistry is very important to us because all the things existed in the world can be the things existed in the world can be explained by different theories, so I can have explained by different theories, so I can have a deeper understanding of a deeper understanding of my my surrounding surrounding things things and also the world. and also the world.

In addition, studying chemistry is useful In addition, studying chemistry is useful since it since it motivatesmotivates us to us to think logicallythink logically. . Therefore, I think we cannot live without Therefore, I think we cannot live without learning chemistry and I quite enjoy studying learning chemistry and I quite enjoy studying it as it helps it as it helps enrich my science knowledgeenrich my science knowledge..

Comments and reflection (Nicole Comments and reflection (Nicole Chan]Chan]Comments and reflection (Nicole Comments and reflection (Nicole Chan]Chan]

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