Liquefying Chlorine
Description: A flask of chlorine gas is cooled in a dry ice/acetone bath. The color of gas phase disappears, and a small amount of yellow liquid forms in the flask.
Source: UW Card Catalog
Year: N/A Vol: N/A Page: N/A
Keywords: Chlorine, Gas, Dry ice, Acetone, Phase, Liquify
Rating: 
Hazard: High
- Asphyxiation hazard
- Acute toxicity hazard
- Inhalation hazard
- Cryogenic burn hazard
- Flammability hazard
- Serious eye damage hazard
- Skin corrosion hazard
Effectiveness: Average
- Results are observable without guidance
- Mild effects are seen by audience
- Contrast between system is noticeable
- Time to results is medium
- High reliability
- Some connection between demo and course material
Difficulty: Low
- Manipulations are simple
- Simple procedures
- Demos at non-standard conditions
Safety Precautions:
- Cryogenic gloves required
- Perform in well-ventilated area
- Fragile system
- Handle with care
- Eye protection required
- Perform on a chemically resistant surface
- ABC fire extinguisher on hand
Class: Physical Chemistry, Liquids and Solids, Intermolecular Forces
Division: General
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