Fun with Soap!

Earlier this week, Mrs. Drurey's Chemistry Honors classes had the privilege of hosting Professor Patrick Gordon from Simmons College for an activity on saponification, i.e. the chemical process of producing soap. Soapmaking utilizes sodium hydroxide as a key ingredient, and the safety goggles are a must! Fortunately, all of Mrs. Drurey's students are well-versed in the safety protocols, as you can see in the goggle-filled photos below.




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