Dissolving an Ionic Compound
Description: This is a PC animation of the solution of sodium chloride. One sees the individual ions in the crystal being hydrated by water molecules and pulled away from the solid into the liquid phase.
Source: JCE Software
Year: 1994 Vol: N/A Page: N/A
Keywords: Animation, Sodium chloride, Water, Dissolution, Hydration
Rating: 
Hazard: Low
- Electric shock hazard
Effectiveness: Average
- Indirect observation
- Simulation
- Some connection from demo to course material
- Moderate reliability
- Time to results is medium
Difficulty: Medium
- Knowledge of program required
- Some intermediate steps to results
- Prior training recommended
- Prior practice recommended
Safety Precautions:
- Eye protection required
- Use of UL approved three-prong plug and outlet
Class: Physical Properties, Simulation
Division: General
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