Unveiling the Mystery of Chirality from Tartaric Acid
Chirality permeates every aspect of life's beauty.To foster a proper understanding of chirality among the public,this paper employs the differences between L-and D-tartaric acid enantiomers to design experiments for popularization of science:(1)Construction of molecular models of tartaric acid enantiomers;(2)Cultivation and observation of tartaric acid crystals;(3)Observation of the optical activity of tartaric acid solutions;(4)Recognition of chirality in tartaric acid molecules.These experiments range from basic to advanced,featuring simple operation,obvious phenomena,interactive communication,and have received positive feedback in the early stages of implementation.