Combustion of Cellulose Nitrate (Guncotton)
Comparing the Specific Heat of Metals II
Endothermic Reactions of Barium Hydroxide and Ammonium Salts
Explosive Decomposition of Nitrogen Triiodide
Explosive Reaction of Hydrogen and Oxygen
Comparing the Specific Heat of Metals I
Decomposition of Ammonium Dichromate
Evaporation as an Endothermic Process
Evaporation of Ether is Endothermic
Explosions of Lycopodium and Other Powders
Reaction of Calcium Oxide and Water
Reaction of Potassium Permanganate and Glycerine
Spontaneous Combustion of White Phosphorus
Reactions of Metals and Hydrochloric Acid
Heat Capacity of Water
Description: Water can be boiled in a paper cup or heated in a balloon without damage the containers.
Source: Shakhashiri, B.Z. Chemical Demonstrations: A Handbook for Teachers of Chemistry
Year: 1989 Vol: 3 Page: 239
Keywords: Heat capacity, Water, Paper cup, Balloons
Rating: 
Hazard: Low
- Flammability hazard
- Burn hazard
- Potential latex allergy
Effectiveness: Good
- Good connection from course to demo material
- Mild effects are seen by audience
- Time to results is medium
- Results are observable with guidance
- Good reliability
Difficulty: Low
- Simple manipulations for most to perform
- Simple procedures
- Some intermediate steps to results
Safety Precautions:
- Gloves recommended
- Eye protection required
- Absorbent material on hand
Class: Thermochemistry, Thermodynamics
Division: General, Physical Chemistry
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