Things Seen on a Tree
This noble gas was often used in large Christmas light displays for its chemiluminescent property.
Neon
Frosty the Snowman famously melts during his holiday special - meaning it must have been at least what temperature?
O C/273 K
Physical Change
When handling hot objects like beakers or baking dishes straight from the oven, what precautions should we take
Use hot hands/oven mitts
Cinnamaldehyde is the compound which gives this festive spice its flavor
Cinnamon
Tinsel is now usually PVC, but it used to be silver hammered thin and shredded. The ability of a metal to be hammered into sheets is _______________
Malleability
Many roads are coated with CaCl2 to help the ice melt more easilly. What is the name of this compound
Calcium Chloride
A candy cane will often shatter and break when you drop it or bite into it. What is the name of this physical property
Brittleness
When using candles or fireplaces, what safety precautions should we take?
Remove flammable objects nearby, tie up hair, etc.
Gingerol and Zingerone are unique to this type of cookie found in many holiday houses and their inhabitants
Gingerbread
AgNO3 was often used for silver plating ornaments and other decorations. What is the name of this compound?
Silver nitrate
Snowflakes get their signature crystal shape from this IMF experienced by H2O
Hydrogen Bonding
Fires in fireplaces are this type of chemical reaction (endo or exothermic)
Exothermic
Touching extremely cold things like dry ice without gloves would cause this kind of injury
Frostbite
Lots of wintertime treats (including Roasting Chestnuts, cookies in an oven, and marshmallows toasting over a fire) feature this famous culinary chemical reaction where sugars caramelize from the heat
Maillard Reaction
Sodium polyacrylate, a common diaper absorbent, is often used on movie sets and mall displays to replicate what winter phenomenon
Snow
In cold, dry climates, snow will turn directly into water vapor. What is the name of this phase change?
Sublimation
Bioluminescence such as that seen with Rudolph's red nose is possible due to the electrons doing what to create photons of light?
Returning from the excited state to the ground state
If Santa were to slide down a lit chimney and set himself on fire, he should do this immediately
Stop Drop and Roll
Use a Fire blanket
Bornyl-Acetate, Alpha-Pinene, and Beta-Pinene are the esters which give the signature aroma to this type of evergreen tree
Pine Tree
Gallium Phosphide and Aluminum Phosphide are often main components of LEDs in string lights. Write their chemical formulas
GaP, AlP
High in the atmosphere, sometimes water vapor will change directly into an ice crystal. These clouds usually result in snow. What is the name of this phase change?
Deposition
The double A batteries that many toys and gadgets use convert ________ energy into __________ energy
Chemical into electrical
Flames from fireplaces should be well ventilated to prevent the buildup of this toxic, invisible gas
Carbon Monoxide
Chocolate chip cookies are a great Chemistry metaphor. They are reminiscent of this model of the atom.
Bonus - they are this type of mixture
Plum pudding
Heterogeneous