#198 In this special Halloween episode Melissa and Jam explore the spooky yet fascinating world of glow-in-the-dark chemistry. The discussion delves into nostalgic aspects of Halloween, focusing particularly on phosphorescence and the forbidden transitions that cause electrons to glow. The chemistry behind these glowing phenomena is explained with engaging analogies, making complex concepts more accessible. They also share their favorite glow-in-the-dark items from childhood, connecting science with personal memories. The episode is a fun and informative dive into the eerie light of glow-in-the-dark materials. 00:00 Spooky Halloween Introduction 00:42 The Science of Glow in the Dark 05:07 Understanding Electron Excitation 16:10 The Forbidden Transition 20:25 Exploring Electron Excitation 21:41 Forbidden Transitions and Rare Materials 22:21 Space Analogies and Electron Behavior 24:35 Creative Analogies for Electron States 26:02 Recap and Detailed Explanation 33:06 Glow-in-the-Dark Nostalgia 39:24 Listener Engagement and Support References from this episode: https://www.eia.gov/kids/for-teachers/lesson-plans/pdfs/GlowInTheDarkSecondary.pdf https://youtu.be/V32ex9eCFHI https://www.chemistryworld.com/podcasts/strontium-aluminate/3008606.article https://www.acs.org/molecule-of-the-week/archive/z/zinc-sulfide.html Physical Chemistry by Levine, 6th edition We want to give a special thanks to Bri McAllister for illustrating molecules for some episodes! Please go check out Bri’s art, follow and support her at entr0pic.artstation.com and @McAllisterBri on twitter! Thanks to our monthly supporters Scott B Jessie Reder Ciara Linville J0HNTR0Y Jeannette Napoleon Cullyn R Erica Bee Elizabeth P Sarah Moar Rachel Reina Letila Katrina Barnum-Huckins Suzanne Phillips Venus Rebholz Lyn Stubblefield Jacob Taber Brian Kimball Emerson Woodhall Kristina Gotfredsen Timothy Parker Steven Boyles Chris Skupien Chelsea B Bri McAllister Avishai Barnoy Hunter Reardon ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ★ Buy Podcast Merch and Apparel ★ Check out our website at chemforyourlife.com Watch our episodes on YouTube Find us on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook @ChemForYourLife Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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