Sound of Tin
Description: Rods of tin are bent to hear the snapping sound and crackling sound. We have over 50 rods of tin which can be passed around during class. The sound of this demonstration is also available on JCE Solid State Resources CD-Rom.
Source: Ellis A. et al. Teaching General Chemistry: A Material Science Companion
Year: 1993 Vol: N/A Page: 166
Keywords: Tin rods
Rating: 
Hazard: Low
- Substance does not react in course of the experiment in ingot form
Effectiveness: Average
- Somewhat connected to course material
- Mild effects are heard by audience
- Results are perceived with varying results
- Results can be difficult to perceive
- Time to results is low
Difficulty: Medium
- Passing out sample to audience
- Some specific manipulations required
Safety Precautions:
- Eye protection required
Class: Solid State Chemistry
Division: Material Science Chemistry
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