Description

This series of dynamic demonstrations helps students
become familiar with chemical principles as redox,
synthesis, decomposition, ionic reactions in aqueous
solutions, and exothermic reactions. Teacher demos
include Smoke Without Fire, The Hydrogen Balloon,
an Iodine Clock Reaction, and Disappearing Blue. The
activities allow students to witness that both a synthesis
reaction and a decomposition reaction can make solid
substances “boil”. The highly visual demonstrations
produce a dramatic effect that students are not likely to
forget. Includes materials for five student groups and
instructions. Required but not included: 500 mL of 6.0 M
hydrochloric acid. Grades 11–12.