Exothermic (hot) reactions! - Wednesday 12th
Feel the heat as you conduct your own exothermic reaction at home!
+Watch exciting demonstrations!
+The older groups will also learn about activation energy and the different energy levels of an exothermic chemical reaction.
Wednesday 12th January
5-8s group: 11 - 11:50am (UK GMT)
9-13s group: 1 - 1:50pm (UK GMT)
11-15s group: 2:10 - 3pm (UK GMT)
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Equipment (To join an entirely optional practical)
It is a good idea to have a whiteboard or paper, pen, ruler and calculator to hand in each session.
- Dried yeast (min. Three teaspoons)
- Test tubes / jars / glasses beakers (take care with glass)
- Pipettes / syringes
- Teaspoon / measuring spoon (as used for medicines)
- Thermometer if you have one (not essential)
- Tray or plate
- Cloth / towel for spills
- Hydrogen peroxide (3%), (sold in most pharmacies / supermarkets). Though it is used to disinfect cuts, it may cause some skin irritation. Supervision is recommended. Do not ingest or inhale. Wash with water if it gets on the skin. See here for further information.
- Eye protection
- Washing up liquid / liquid soap
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What might younger students need help with?
Younger students might need help with careful use of hydrogen peroxide (supervision recommended)
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