Flame Test for Metallic Ions II
Orbital Plotting on a Computer
Relative Reactivity of Alkali Metals with Water
Spectroscopy in Large Lecture Halls
Spectroscopy in Large Lecture Halls II
Showing Wave Patterns with a String
Solution of Sodium in Liquid Ammonia
Student Interactive Resources Program
Photoluminescence of a Vinyl Sheet
Description: A series of colored lights are exposed to a light sensitive vinyl sheet. The results of each trial is noted. Some colors of light will not affect the state of the sheet material while others will.
Source: Hershberger, Sue, Ohio State University
Year: 2006 Vol: N/A Page: N/A
Keywords: Wavelength, Photoexcitation, Energy
Rating: 
Hazard: Some
- Eye damage hazard
Effectiveness: Good
- Results are clearly observable by audience without guidance
- Demo somewhat connected to course material
- Contrast between system behavior is clear
Difficulty: Medium
- Some sequential manipulation is required
- Some intermediate steps to results
- Some practice required
- Use of coherent light
Safety Precautions:
- Eye protection required
- Do not use reflective surface
- Avoid exposure to reflective light
Class: Material Science, Atomic Structure
Division: General, Material Science/Solid State Chemistry
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