Chemistry. It’s the mosthorriblepart of science. The part that’s most likely to make you say “UGH.” Chemistry can cause chaos in your brain. Even your teacher knows it! But let’s forget the fiendish formulas for now, and take a look at the nasty bits youREALLYwant to know about – the nasty bubbling green mixtures, the vile and poisonous potions, the horrible smells, bangs and blasts. Discover:
how the first chemists – “alchemists” – really searched for the Philosopher’s Stone
what suspect substances lurk in your school dinner
the sickening stench of the world’s worst stink bomb
which cruel chemical gases killed soldiers in the war
how rotten reactions can blow you away
which awful acids will eat you alive
Flash a formula. Wave a test-tube. Potions bubble. Things go bang! It’s not magic. You’re not at Hogwarts. You’ve just readChemical Chaos!
