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Henry Cecil McBay
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ABOUT HENRY CECIL MCBAY
Superhero Backstory
Henry has the power to cause matter to burst into flames and explode.
Henry's superpowers manifested at the age of eleven. Team Remarkablz recruited him and provided special training. He quickly became one of the bravest, if somewhat reckless members of the team.
Henry's superpowers manifested at the age of eleven. Team Remarkablz recruited him and provided special training. He quickly became one of the bravest, if somewhat reckless members of the team.
Henry R. Cecil McBay
Occupation: Chemist, Inventor and Teacher
Born: 1914
Died: 1995
Nationality: American
Henry was born in 1914 in Texas, USA. Henry went on to study organic chemistry and in earned his Phd from Chicago University in 1945.
Henry's work with Hydrogen peroxide allowed chemists around the world to create inexpensive peroxide compounds which are extremely useful as building blocks in many chemical reactions. As a result of his research, Henry received the Elizabeth Norton prize for excellence in chemical research in 1944 and 1945.
One of Henry's main goals was to pass along his love for chemistry to his students and he was a teacher for over 40 years.
Born: 1914
Died: 1995
Nationality: American
Henry was born in 1914 in Texas, USA. Henry went on to study organic chemistry and in earned his Phd from Chicago University in 1945.
Henry's work with Hydrogen peroxide allowed chemists around the world to create inexpensive peroxide compounds which are extremely useful as building blocks in many chemical reactions. As a result of his research, Henry received the Elizabeth Norton prize for excellence in chemical research in 1944 and 1945.
One of Henry's main goals was to pass along his love for chemistry to his students and he was a teacher for over 40 years.
Top Quarkz
Henry features in our signature card game, Top Quarkz. The game supports development of maths, literacy and decision making skills all while learning about some of the most impressive scientific discoveries throughout history.
We've explained the drawing and his playing card below so you can learn more about both his superhero and his real-life identity.
We've explained the drawing and his playing card below so you can learn more about both his superhero and his real-life identity.
HENRY'S CARD EXPLAINED
We have packed a lot into our Top Quarkz playing cards - from amazing imagined superpowers to biographical information and hidden treasures.
EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES
What Do Chemists Do?
People who work in chemistry are called chemists. Chemists study the substances that make up matter. They also study the changes that take place when substances are combined. These changes are called chemical reactions.
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Video Credit: Binogi
Chemistry Careers
Check out this video about a day in the work life of a chemist. Follow Hilary Corkran's and find out where science and chemistry can take you.
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Video credit: careersnz
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" I did not know it at the time, but nobody would work on acetyl peroxide because it is a very dangerous explosive.."
Henry Cecil McBay
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What is Hydrogen Peroxide?
Hydrogen peroxide is a chemical compound with the formula H2O2. It is widely used as a disinfectant, antiseptic, and oxidizer. Hydrogen peroxide is commonly used to clean and disinfect wounds, as it has antibacterial and antiviral properties. It is important to use hydrogen peroxide with caution, as it can be harmful if ingested or if it comes into contact with skin or eyes. So always ask an adult for help!
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