Demonstrating Tetrahedral Bonding Soap Films
Description: A wireframe tetrahedron dipped in soap solution carries the soap film into 6 planes which meet at the center of the tetrahedron.
Source: Journal of Chemical Education
Year: 1981 Vol: 58 Page: 280
Keywords: Tetrahedron, Soap solution, Surface tension, Wireframe, Molecular Geometry
Ratings: 
Hazard: Low
- No hazardous chemicals in use
- Eye irritation hazard
Effectiveness: Average
- Results are observable with guidance
- Moderate failure rate
- Mild effects are seen by audience
- Some connection from demo to course material
- Time to results is low
Difficulty: Medium
- Careful manipulations required
- Some intermediate steps to results
- Simple manipulations for most to perform
Safety Precautions:
- Eye protection required
- Absorbent material on hand
Class: Bonding, Physical Properties, Molecular Geometry, Surface Tension
Division: General
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