Nuclear Chemistry- Mouse Trappium

Mouse Trappium

Description: A chain reaction is set off using rubber stoppers placed atop mouse traps in a closed container.

Source: UW Card Catalog

Year: N/A   Vol: N/A   Page: N/A

Keywords: Mouse trap, Chain reaction

Rating:

Hazard: Low

  • Injury hazard during mouse trap setting

Effectiveness: Good

  • Good connection from demo to course material
  • Results are clearly observable without guidance
  • Time to results is low
  • Good reliability

Difficulty: Medium

  • Delicate set up. Handle with caution
  • Some timed manipulations

Safety Precautions:

  • Eye protection required

 

Class: Nuclear Chemistry

Division: General

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