Boltzmann: Digital Simulation of Kinetic Molecular Theory
Flow of Gases Through a Porous Cup
Rate of Diffusion: The Ammonium Chloride Ring
Digital Molecular Theory Simulator
Explosive Reaction of Hydrogen and Oxygen
Kinetics of Oxidation of Iodide Ion by Peroxide
Catalytic Decomposition of Hydrogen Peroxide
Potentiometry With the Belousov-Zhabotinsky Reaction
Potentiometry With the Briggs-Rauscher Reaction
Studying Enzyme Using Catalase
Liquid Viscosities I
Description: Metal spheres are dropped through test tubes of various liquids. The rate of fall is related to the molecular weight and hydrogen bonding of liquid.
Source: UW Card Catalog
Year: N/A Vol: N/A Page: N/A
Keywords: Metal spheres, Octanol, Glycerol, Isopropanol, Viscosity
Rating: 
Hazard: Some
- Spill hazard
- Flammability hazard
- Electric shock hazard
- Acute toxicity hazard
Effectiveness: Average
- Results are hard to perceive
- Mild effects are seen by audience
- Good reliability
- Time to results is medium
- Some connection from demo to course material
Difficulty: Low
- Simple procedures
- Simple manipulations
- Demos in which a display is used
Safety Precautions:
- Eye protection required
- Gloves recommended
- ABC fire extinguisher on hand
- Use UL approved three-prong plug and outlet
- Avoid exposure to droplets, mists, or vapors
Class: Intermolecular Forces, Physical Properties
Division: General, Physical Chemistry
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