October 16, 2014 – King’s College Chemistry Club will present a traditional ghoulish exhibition of chemical delights in commemoration of National Chemistry Week and Halloween with the 18th Annual “Things that Go Boom in the Night” at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 29, in the Burke Auditorium, William G. McGowan School of Business, located on North River Street.

Chemistry students and faculty will be performing more than a dozen experiments including freezing objects with liquid nitrogen, performing color change reactions, making slime, and exploding balloons.  The 90-minute show will conclude with a flaming pumpkin finale.

The presentation is designed for a young audience; children 12 and younger are invited to attend with no more than two adults. Seating is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. Doors open at 6:45 p.m. No tickets are required.

For more information, contact Dr. Julie Belanger, assistant professor of chemistry, at 208-5900, ext. 5627, or Dr. Gerardo Giordano, assistant professor of physics, at (570) 208-5900, ext. 5260.

King's College is a Catholic College sponsored by the Congregation of Holy Cross

Two attendees of a previous show look on as a King’s chemistry student conducts an experiment during the annual "Things That Go Boom in the Night" exhibition.

Two attendees of a previous show look on as a King’s chemistry student conducts an experiment during the annual "Things That Go Boom in the Night" exhibition.