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Lecture Demonstrations

Introduction to Chemistry, Matter, The Elements

A collection of different elemental materials to display to the class.

 

Two balloons, one filled with hydrogen and the other with helium are ignited with a lit splint, with different results.

 

This demo illustrates two concepts: the difference between an element and a chemical compound as well as the difference between heterogeneous and homogeneous mixtures (solutions).

 

The separation of iron filings from sugar will demonstrate a heterogeneous mixture.

 

A Geiger counter is used to detect radiation from certain objects.

 

A piece of granular calcium metal is added to water. After a few moments a vigorous reaction takes place producing hydrogen gas and calcium hydroxide.