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ERIC Number: EJ639876
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 2002
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ISSN: ISSN-0021-9584
The Vitamin C Clock Reaction.
Wright, Stephen W.
Journal of Chemical Education, v79 n1 p41-43 Jan 2002
Describes an iodine clock reaction that produces an effect similar to the Landolt clock reaction. This reaction uses supermarket chemicals and avoids iodate, bisulfite, and mercury compounds. Ascorbic acid and tincture of iodine are the main reactants with alternate procedures provided for vitamin C tablets and orange juice. (DDR)
Descriptors: Chemical Reactions, Chemistry, Demonstrations (Science), Hands on Science, Higher Education, Science Activities, Science Instruction, Science Process Skills, Secondary Education
Publication Type: Guides - Classroom - Teacher; Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
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Language: English
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Identifiers: Vitamin C