Chemistry is everywhere, even in the movies. Taking a look behind the scenes shows that science rather than “magic” produces spectacular effects. The National Chemistry Week theme for October 17-23, 2010 will also be “Behind the Scenes with Chemistry!”
We’re offering these ideas early to help you plan ahead and prepare for your National Chemistry Week celebration events. Look for more this fall.
Richard RickettGet an overall feel for the chemistry of special effects with the ChemMatters article:

