Temple Chemistry Demonstrated Posts

Purpose To show the effect of temperature on the equilibrium of NO2 and N2O4 Procedure Follow the Flinn Procedure. Reaction Thermodynamic Data Standard-State Enthalpies of…

Burning Lycopodium Powder: Simulating a Grain Elevator Explosion OverviewLycopodium powder is a fine yellow powder derived from the spores of Lycopodium clavatum (stag’s horn club…

Description We’ve all seen glow sticks in action, but have you ever wondered how they work? At the heart of their glowing magic lies a…

Tartarate Ion and Hydrogen Peroxide Reaction Catalytic Decomposition of Hydrogen Peroxide Catalyst Used PurposeTo illustrate that catalysts speed up a reaction and are themselves not…

Overview Purpose To illustrate the flow of water attempts to even out concentration gradients. Procedure Key Concepts Diapers and Leakage Osmotic Pressure Experiment Additional Experiment…

Purpose To illustrate solubility rules for solids in liquids and gases in liquids. Procedure Supersaturated Solution of Sodium Acetate Preparation: Cooling: Observation: Alternative Method: Key…

Purpose To show students the various unit cells. Materials Procedure

Bending a Stream of Water Code Name Electrostatic attraction of waterDemo #: Gen.5Reference: Chemical Demonstrations: A Handbook for Teachers of Chemistry, Vol 2: p. 91…

Overview This document outlines experiments demonstrating intermolecular forces, specifically focusing on the interaction of oil and water, surface tension, and additional demonstrations involving various liquids.…