Bromination of Saturated and Unsaturated Hydrocarbons
Dehydration of Sugar by Sulfuric Acid
Organic Synthesis of Familiar Materials
Oxidation of Primary, Secondary, Tertiary Alcohols
Underwater Fireworks: Chlorination of Acetylene
Differences in Miscibility of Organic Alcohols With Increasing Chain Length
Combustion of Cellulose Nitrate (Guncotton)
Different Smells of Carvone Isomers
Distinguishing Between HD and LD Polyethylene
Enviro-bond: Cleaning Oil Spills
Esterification Using a Dean-Stark Trap
IR Demonstration I – Atomic Coupling
IR Demonstration II – Molecular Vibrations
IR Demonstration III – Molecular Vibrations
Making a Rubber Ball from Latex
Reaction Intermediates in Organic Chemistry
Reducing Sugars and Fehling’s Solution
Rod Climbing by a Polymer Solution
Superabsorbent Polyacrylate Gel
Aniline Hydrochloride-Formaldehyde Polymer
Relative Reactivity of Reducing Agents
Electrophilic Aromatic Substitution Reaction/EAS Reaction
Reactivity of Alkanes vs Aromatic Compounds
Optical Activity of Racemic Mixtures With Limonene
Relationship of Absorbed Light to Observed Color
Density and Miscibility of Liquids
Extraction of Copper Ions from Solution with Orform®
Gel Formation of Sodium Alginate and Calcium Chloride
Hydrolysis of T-Butyl Chloride: A Lecture and Lab Experiment
Enviro-bond: Cleaning Oil Spills
Description: Enviro-bond is a hydrocarbon polymer that contains a porous inner structure. When added to oil, the hydrophobic oil is attracted to the inner structure of the polymer. Enviro-bond is used commercially to clean up oil spills.
Source: Flinn Scientific Product
Year: 1998 Vol: N/A Page: N/A
Keywords: Hydrocarbon, Polymer, Hydrophobic, Environ-bond, Oil Spill
Rating: 
Hazard: Medium
- Specific organ toxicity hazard single exposure – central nervous system
- Long-term aquatic toxicity hazard
- Flammable liquids
- Aspiration hazard
- Skin irritation
Effectiveness: Average
- Results are observable with guidance
- Mild effects are seen by audience
- Contrast between systems is noticeable
- Time to results is low
- Some connection between demo and course material
- Moderate reliability
Difficulty: Medium
- Some concerted manipulations
- Procedures with some intermediate steps to results
- Use or handling of toxic chemicals
Safety Precautions:
- Eye protection required
- Gloves recommended
- Absorbent materials on hand
- Perform in a well-ventilated area
- ABC fire extinguisher on hand
- Avoid inhalation of mists vapors or droplets
- Downdraft hood recommended
- Prevent release of reagents to the environment
Class: Organic Chemistry, Polymers
Division: General, Organic Chemistry
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