When a hero goes on a quest, he is on a search for something--a treasure, or a prize. In these exhibits you will be the hero of your own adventure, and you will go on a quest: a quest for knowledge about the power and wonder of gas. If you can read some Japanese, be sure to get the worksheet and take it with you as you go on your quest through these exhibits. It will help you learn about gas and its properties. The exhibits also have quiz questions on them. As you go through you will learn what you need to know to answer these questions. We hope you will have a good time on your journey through the world of gas, learning about the science and technologies connected to it. Begin your quest!
The ancient Greeks thought that fire was made of a substance called phlogiston. In this exhibit the beautiful flames of burning gas are shown through a kaleidoscope and turned into beautiful art with the help of computers. You can change the images by adjusting the amount of gas and air pumped into the system.
This little statue has a gas problem. If you press the correct one of the three knobs on this exhibit, the boy will light up with the symbol "CH4," which is the chemical that gives farts their smell! Be sure to listen carefully . .
A fuel cell is a new kind of technology that brings hydrogen together with the oxygen from the air to produce electricity. Natural gas is a good source of hydrogen for fuel cells. These cells put out only water as exhaust, which makes them a clean source of power that are certain to be widely used in the future. Here a fuel cell is used to make this angry mask feel happier.
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Here an instructor will perform experiments to give you deeper knowledge about gas and its properties. Some topics covered are the science of combustion, the science of gaseous matter, new gas technologies, and fuel cells. Experiments are performed five times a day, for about 20 minutes each time: at 10:50, 11:50, 13:50, 14:50, and 15:50.
Here you can find the answers to the quiz questions asked in the Gas Quest exhibits. You can also get some extra information to add to what you learned from the worksheet, and some ideas for studying on your own. You can even search the Internet for information on gas and the latest technologies that use it.
