From: "Secretary, ACS Division of Chemical Health and Safety" <secretary**At_Symbol_Here**DCHAS.ORG>
Subject: Re: [DCHAS-L] "Cool" demonstrations
Date: February 2, 2012 8:08:47 AM EST
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From: Wayne Wood
Subject: RE: [DCHAS-L] FW: ACS Thursday
Date: February 2, 2012 8:05:43 AM EST


Well said, David. This is a pretty "cool" demonstration but I am not sure what the pedagogical value is. What is the lesson we are trying to convey - that it is okay to play around with flammable liquids and you won't hurt yourself?

W.

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