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Direct linkERIC Number: EJ844009
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2009-Jul
Pages: 6
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ISSN: ISSN-0143-0807
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An Experimental Investigation of the Process of Isotope Exchange that Takes Place when Heavy Water Is Exposed to the Atmosphere
Deeney, F. A.; O'Leary, J. P.
European Journal of Physics, v30 n4 p871-876 Jul 2009
We have used the recently developed method for rapid measurement of maximum density temperature to determine the rate at which hydrogen and deuterium isotope exchange takes place when a sample of heavy water is exposed to the atmosphere. We also provide a simple explanation for the observed linear rate of transition. (Contains 2 figures.)
Descriptors: Science Instruction, Science Experiments, Physics, Molecular Structure, Scientific Principles, College Science, Undergraduate Study, Water, Laboratory Experiments, Teaching Methods
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education
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Language: English
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