Absorption of UV Light by Ozone
Dehydration of Sugar by Sulfuric Acid
Extinguishing a Magnesium Fire
Extinguishing Candles With Carbon Dioxide
Preparation and Properties of Liquid Oxygen
Preparation and Properties of Sulfur Dioxide
Reaction of Potassium Metal With Bromine
Water Softening – Hard and Soft Water With Soap
Colorful Stalagmites: The Silicate Garden
Preparation and Properties of Carbon Dioxide
Preparation and Properties of Oxygen
Reaction Between Carbon Dioxide and Limewater
Will Tissue Hold Water? Interfacial Tension
Reaction of Chlorine and Aluminum
Description: Video of the reaction of chlorine with aluminum. Aluminum foil is heated and placed in a flask containing chlorine gas. The aluminum reacts vigorously with the chlorine to form a cloud of aluminum chloride.
This demonstration is available on CD-Rom.
Source: JCE Videos “Chemistry Comes Alive” Vol. 3
Year: 2000 Vol: 3 Page: N/A
Keywords: Aluminum, Chlorine, Redox, Thermochemistry
Rating: 
Hazard: Low
- Video or simulation
- Electric shock hazard
Effectiveness: Average
- Results are clearly observable without guidance
- Good connection from demo to course material
- Secondary observation
Difficulty: Low
- Simple procedures
- Simple manipulations for most to perform
Safety Precautions:
- Eye protection recommended
- Use of UL approved three-prong plug and outlet
Class: Groups VIA and VIIIA (16 and 17), Simulation
Division: General, Inorganic Chemistry
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