The Chemistry of Cola

Discover and Learn with 21 Experiments

The Curious World of Kitchen Science By: Jamie Gallagher

Learn the principles of chemistry and become a kitchen scientist with 21 fun experiments.

Get ready to play (and learn!) with your food! + Full description

Discover the truth about the problems with plastic and recycling, learn how to read the periodic table, conduct experiments with soda rockets, and more. Become a Kitchen Scientist by investigating ice, sprouting sugar crystals and asking questions about acids in everyday food and drinks!

The Chemistry of Cola uses applied science for a fun and interactive approach to learning for the whole family. It is part of The Curious World of Kitchen Science series.

Reading level varies from child to child, but we recommend this book for ages 10-16.

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Reviews

"This book reveals the magic of chemistry and with experiments such as growing crystals, making Cartesian divers and creating non-Newtonian fluids there is an activity for everyone and the opportunity for younger students to discover a love for chemistry that will remain with them all their life."
Renee Rees, Teaching Science, Vol 67, No 1, March 2021

"These are marvellous titles and would provide a teacher with lots of ideas and background information to help them plan their lessons."
Peter Hope, Let's Find Out 38(4), 2021

Details

Paperback | September 2020 | $ 29.99
ISBN: 9781486313556 | 160 pages | 210 x 160 mm
Publisher: CSIRO Publishing
Colour illustrations, Colour photographs

Features

Explains principles of chemistry using engaging examples from the kitchen
Includes easy-to-follow experiments
Packed with fun facts, illustrations and boxes

Introduction
CHAPTER 1: STATES OF MATTER
CHAPTER 2: SOLUTION
CHAPTER 3: CHEMICAL MAKEUP
CHAPTER 4: FOOD CHEMISTRY
CHAPTER 5: LOOKING CLOSELY AT COLA
CHAPTER 6: COLA ON THE GO
Answers
Index
Picture credits

View the full table of contents (PDF, 1.6MB)

Authors

Dr. Jamie Gallagher has a degree in chemical physics and a PhD in chemistry and electrical engineering. He is an award-winning scientist and science communicator, was named one of the “100 leading practicing scientists in the UK” by the Science Council, and is recognised as one of the “175 Faces of Chemistry” by the Royal Society of Chemistry.