Undergraduate

Lead Chloride Solubility

 

Lead Chloride Solubility (Ksp)

MATERIALS

-          1L of 0.2M lead nitrate

-          1L of 0.2M sodium chloride

-          Two 250mL graduated cylinders

-          1L distilled water

Conductivity of Solutions

 

Conductivity of Solutions

(This demonstration will need to be done with a computer that has logger pro installed on it)

MATERIALS

-          Conductivity probe

-          Nano-pure water

-          Tap water

Heat Capacity of Lead

Video Link:  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_6y7VyDjjiU

Heat Capacity of Lead

(This demonstration will cause burns if not done properly)

MATERIALS

-          About 25g of lead shot

-          Large test tube

Nitrocellulose

 

Nitrocellulose

MATERIALS

-          Nitrocellulose (gun cotton)

-          BBQ lighter

-          2 Watch glasses

-          Cotton

PRESENTATION

Emission Spectra (Visual)

 

Emission Spectra (Visual)

MATERIALS

-      5 spray bottles filled with salts (of your choice) dissolved in ethanol or ethanol/water

-      Propane torch or Bunsen burner

-      Striker or lighter

PRESENTATION

-      Ignite the propane torch with the striker

Making a "Gold" Penny

 

 

Making a "Gold" Penny

MATERIALS

-          Pennies (must be very clean)

-          600mL beaker

-          200mL 3M NaOH

-          15g zinc powder

The Sacrificial Gummy Bear

Video Link:  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DjOVW5GImnI

The Sacrificial Gummy Bear

This demonstration vividly and dramatically illustrates the effect that a strong oxidizer has on a fuel.  It should be performed by an instructor to ensure proper safety procedures are followed.  It should be done in a room with very good ventilation and preferably in a fume hood.

MATERIALS