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 Kinetics Using Catalase
Liquid Viscosities II
Description: Several different liquids are allowed to flow through specially made viscometers; times of flow are compared.
This demonstration is available on JCE Software “Chem Demos II” laser disc and on video.
Source: Shakhashiri, B.Z. Chemical Demonstrations: A Handbook for Teachers of Chemistry
Year: 1989 Vol: 3 Page: 313
Keywords: Viscometers, Liquids, Time of flow, Constrictor tube, SAE Rating
Rating: 
Hazard: Low
- Spill hazard
- Mild carcinogenicity hazard
Effectiveness: Good
- Results are clearly observable
- Clear contrast of behavior of systems
- High reliability
- Time to results is low
- Some connection from demo to course material
Difficulty: Low
- Simple procedures
- Simple manipulations for most to perform
- Careful handling required
Safety Precautions:
- Absorbent material on hand
- Eye protection required
- Gloves recommended
Class: Intermolecular Forces, Hydrocarbons, Kinetics
Division: General, Physical Chemistry
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