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 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
Preparations and Properties of Oxygen
Reaction Between Carbon Dioxide and Limewater
Samples of Silicate Minerals
Description: A variety of silicon dioxide minerals are available for display
Source: UW Card Catalog
Year: N/A Vol: N/A Page: N/A
Keywords: Silicon dioxide, Display, Minerals, Examples
Rating: 
Hazard: Low
- Model, sample or simulation
Effectiveness: Average
- Good connection from demo to course material
- Results are observable with guidance
- Time to results is low
Difficulty: Low
- Examples involving models or samples
Safety Precautions:
- Eye protection recommended
Class: Main Group Elements, Groups IVB and VB (14 and 15)
Division: General, Inorganic Chemistry
The demonstration Samples of Minerals may be found under Transition Metals- Samples of Minerals.
Return to General Chemistry Demonstrations