Highlights and Features

They are vital to our survival and make our world a little brighter – It’s a Gas! The Bright Side of Science explores the important role naturally-occurring gases play in our lives.

 

It’s a Gas! highlights the importance of eleven atmospheric gases from the periodic table. From the oxygen that we breathe, to the nitrogen that is a critical building block for all living things, to the neon that helped make so many city streetscapes look like works of art, It’s a Gas! provides visitors of all ages an opportunity to gain a better understanding of these important elements in a fun and highly interactive way.

 

Some It’s A Gas! highlights include:

• Over a dozen engaging scientific interactive components demonstrating all the gases of the periodic table
• Explores how the noble gases make possible the beautiful and iconic signs that light up our cities
• Learn why nearly 80 percent of what we breathe is actually nitrogen
• Feel the lifting power of a giant helium balloon
• See how elements like fluorine and chlorine keep us healthy
• Delves into the history of gas use and the chemistry and physics principles that create glowing gases
• Practical applications associated with gases