Valentine’s Day is the day of St. Valentine. One story tells that in the Holy Roman Empire the priest Valentine wed couples and gave them flowers from his garden. Today in many countries around the world loving people exchange flowers, chocolate, or an act of friendship.

Even in the lab you can spread joy – everybody wants joy.

 

* Ideas for the entertaining lecture might be:

• Chocolate – The Noblest Polymorphism Part I
• The Chemistry of Breaking Bad
• The Chemistry of Fireworks
• Espresso Crema
• The Oktoberfest Rearrangement

 

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See also

• Chemistry on Valentine’s Day
  The red rose remains the most popular flower to give on Valentine’s Day and chocolate is always a good idea

 

Quiz: Love Stories Among Chemists

Quiz about famous chemist couples

 

 

Clever Picture: Rose Chemistry – Color & Scent

Let’s look at the chemistry behind its color and its aroma