Everyday Emulsions

Ice cream. Milk. Latex paint. Mayonnaise. Lotions and creams… Emulsions are all around us, but do our students know the link between these everyday materials and the amazing chemistry behind them? Through this resource, we will explore the chemistry of familiar emulsions, applying our current understandings of intermolecular forces to develop new and fun ways to present these concepts in the classroom. We will use specialized dyes to determine emulsion types, make our own lotion using accessible ingredients, and use case studies to explore how this chemistry can impact our environment.