Bromination of Saturated and Unsaturated Hydrocarbons
Dehydration of Sugar by Sulfuric Acid
Organic Synthesis With 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 Demonstrations 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
Superabundant 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 with Sodium Alginate and Calcium Chloride
Hydrolysis of T-Butyl Chloride: A Lecture and Lab Experiment
Oxidation of Luminol
Description: Two solutions are poured together in the dark and emit a bright blue glow.
Source: Shakhashiri,B.Z Chemical Demonstrations: A Handbook for Teachers of Chemistry
Year: 1983 Vol: 1 Page: 156
Keywords: Luminol, 3-Aminophthalhydrazide, Chemiluminescence, Oxidation, Spin state, Diels-Alder Reaction
Rating: 
Hazard: Some
- Mild toxicity hazard
- Skin corrosion hazard
- Oxidizer
- Inhalation hazard
- Corrosive to metals
- Aquatic toxicity hazard
- Trip hazard
Effectiveness: Excellent
- Obvious contrast between systems
- Results are clearly observable without guidance
- Superior reliability
- Good connection from demo to course material
- Time to results is very low
- Mild effects are seen by audience
Difficulty: Some
- Simple procedures
- Manipulations are simple for most to perform
- Step stool may be required
- Prior practice recommended
- Portions of reactions are performed in the dark
Safety Precautions:
- Eye protection required
- Gloves required
- Avoid exposure to droplets, mists, and vapors
- Avoid obstructions during performance
- Absorbent materials on hand
- Expect portions of the experiment will be performed in low light
- Prevent release of reagents to the environment
Class: Organic Chemistry
Division: General, Organic Chemistry
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