For pupils in middle school and the lower grades of AHS (8th grade or 7th grade in the economics high school), as well as 1st year of chemistry at BHS

Just as chemistry appears on the timetable for the first time, pupils are introduced to chemistry in an action-oriented way.

Numerous stations stimulate their imagination and encourage them to try things out and experiment. At each station, the young “researchers” are encouraged to think with tricky questions.

What is staghorn salt?
Analysis of food dyes
What can electric current do in salt solutions?
and many more.
Duration at least 3 hours, longer if required and after consultation. If desired, a demonstration with liquid nitrogen can be given at the end.
The students work in groups of two, as previously assigned by the accompanying teacher. The contribution towards expenses is €5/student and should be collected in advance.

The hands-on laboratory experience for grade 8:

When you hear chemistry today, you may associate it with products such as ballpoint pens, detergents, drinking bottles and perhaps also the resulting environmental damage.

But don't we ourselves initiate chemical processes every day?
Yes, as early as the morning when we wash ourselves with soap or brush our teeth, make tea or coffee or drink lemonade.

As early as the Middle Ages, the behavior of chemical reactions led to philosophical and mythological attempts at interpretation. Over the course of time, researchers have discovered where chemical reactions take place and why substances change and how.

Experiments involving dyes and food are a central theme in this hands-on laboratory. There is chemistry behind both.

There are 6 experiments on the program in the Junior hands-on lab:

  • Separation and analysis of 3 food colors
  • What is hidden behind the name staghorn salt?
  • Why does paprika powder look reddish brown?
  • How can important components of potatoes and milk be detected?
  • How does an electric current change some solutions?
  • Salts are not always colorless, but can form surprising colors

Dates

A contribution towards expenses of 5,- euros will be charged per pupil, please collect this before the start of the lab.

Please note - the presence of a teacher is mandatory.

On the following dates we offer the Mitmachlabor Junior from 09:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.:

  • 10.2.2025
  • 11.2.2025 - reserved
  • 12.2.2025 - reserved
  • 13.2.2025
  • 14.2.2025
  • 17.2.2025
  • 18.2.2025
  • 19.2.2025
  • 20.2.2025
  • 21.2.2025 - reserved
  • 24.2.2025 - reserved
  • 25.2.2025 - reserved
  • 26.2.2025

Meeting point: Building BC Lehartrakt, 4th floor, Getreidemarkt 9, 1060 Vienna. Laboratory: Lehartrakt BC 4th floor BC 04 H11 (site plan)

Information

If all dates are already reserved or you would like to be informed about future dates, please send an email to Ms. Gold

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