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Innovating Science® Le Chatelier's Principle: A Dynamic Demo on the Overhead
Use an overhead projector to study the reaction of Le Chatelier’s principle.
Innovating Science® Foam City - The Catalytic Decomposition of Hydrogen Peroxide
A large quantity of foam is produced when detergent and potassium iodide are added to hydrogen peroxide.
Innovating Science® Exothermic/Endothermic Combination
Study both processes of endothermic and exothermic reactions.
Innovating Science® Autocatalysis
Perform an autocatalytic reaction, observe how the product of a reaction can catalyze further reactions.
Innovating Science® Ampholytes Chemical Demo
Observe the reaction of an amplolyte with both an acid and a base.
Innovating Science® Synthetic Rubber
Perform a synthesis reaction to produce rubber - a simple condensation polymer.
Innovating Science® Solid Fuel
Two solutions are poured together in a beaker and form a gel. The gel can be ignited with a match. Commercially this gel is sold as Sterno®.
Formation of Silicate (Red & White Precipitates)
Show how silicates of divalent ions are insoluble in water whereas silicates of monovalent ions are soluble.
Negative Coefficient of Solubility
Explain how there are exceptions to the rules of chemistry through a negative coefficient of solubility.
Innovating Science® Forming Red, White, & Blue
Introduce different chemical reaction types through a colorful demonstration.
Innovating Science® Thionin and Iron: A Light Induced Redox Reaction
Understand the effect of light energy on a redox reaction.
Innovating Science® The Silicate Garden
Demonstrate chemical structures through the formation of silicate crystals.

