The Chemistry of Food and Love

This hands-on program for children at AMOS, the Asheville Museum of Science, is presented by UNC Asheville’s Chemistry Department ACS (American Chemical Society) Student Chapter. It takes place from 2-4 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 2, as part of the SatSTEAM series at AMOS, 43 Patton Ave., Asheville. The program is included with paid admission to the museum.

Participants will learn about density, hydrophilic and hydrophobic properties, and pH, create Valentine cards with a “secret message”, make hearts on oily surfaces, observe colors and their properties in milk, and try to sink a marshmallow.