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ERIC Number: EJ331989
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1986
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Favorite Demonstrations: Exothermic Crystallization from a Supersaturated Solution.
Kauffman, George B.; And Others
Journal of College Science Teaching, v15 n3 p236 Dec-Jan 1985-86
The use of sodium acetate solution to show supersaturation is a favorite among lecture demonstrations. However, careful adjustment of the solute-to-water ratio must be made to attain the most spectacular effect--complete solidification of the solution. Procedures to accomplish this are provided and discussed. (JN)
Descriptors: Chemistry, College Science, Demonstrations (Educational), Higher Education, Science Education, Science Experiments
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
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Audience: Teachers; Practitioners
Language: English
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