Chemistry in the Kitchen
Things Dr. Plocher definitely knows
State Nicknames
Do you know your Auto?
Random!
200

It's the chemical formula for table salt

NaCl

200

It's the total number of points you could possibly earn though your IB diploma.

45 points

200

The Golden State, obviously the home of the golden state warriors

California

200

Car batteries usually operate at this voltage, that is 1/10 of your house's voltage.

12 volts

200

It's the play based on the Ray Bradbury book currently being produced at Westwood. (Show dates are Oct 15th, 16th, and 17th)

Fahrenheit 451

400

This enzyme is included in the pills taken by the lactose intolerant to digest milk and other dairy products.

Lactase

400

It's the national anthem of The United Kingdom. Although, the gender of the monarch mentioned has changed.

God Save the King

400

The Sunshine State, Lets go Seminoles!

Florida

400

It's located at the front of the engine behind the grill, it allows the car to dissipate heat.

Radiator
400

Formerly known as Petrograd or Leningrad, this Russian city reverted its name in 1991 to honor an apostle.

St. Petersburg

600

Bread rises due to the production of this gas. Rightfully so, bread is to DI for.

CO2

600

He is regarded as the greatest conductor of the 20th century. He was also the star of an Oscar-Bait biopic called Maestro.

Leonard Bernstein

600

The Land of 10,000 lakes, MSP?

Minnesota

600

Gasoline is often mixed with this corn based alcohol. Hey it's better than lead!

Ethanol

600

This U.S. Landmark must be continuously painted "International Orange" as the salt and fog of the bay area lead to damage.

Golden Gate Bridge

800

Baking soda is used by all, but its chemical name is seldom ever used.

NaHCO3

800

As the birthplace of William Shakespeare this town is a popular tourist destination. It has Rav'in reviews!

Stratford Upon Avon

800

The Empire State, I <3 it.

New York

800

It allows the car to recharge the battery and fire the spark plugs. It attaches to the front of the engine with a belt, and its name is a synonym for to change state rapidly. 

Alternator

800

While John D. Rockefeller controlled oil in the 1920s. His good friend, Andrew Carnagie, controlled this good which some say "Built the modern world."

Steel

1000

This sour liquid, used as a seasoning, comes from a mixture of water and Acetic Acid.

Vinegar

1000

The opening line of this book by Vladimir Nabokov (The guy whose article we read at the beginning of the year) is "____, light of my life, fire of my loins." This book is both acclaimed and hated for its depiction of attraction to those underage.

Lolita

1000

The Magnolia State, I gueSS this state is pretty cool

Mississippi

1000

It connects to the drive shaft and allows for the wheels to turn at independent rates. You would be shocked how big a Difference this makes for your car.

Differential

1000

Finish the lyric: "Coming out of my cage ..."

And I've been doing just fine.