Chemistry Experiments

95 experiment protocols with step-by-step instructions

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Burning Magnesium in Dry Ice

Magnesium continues to burn in solid carbon dioxide, reducing CO₂ to carbon

Demonstrate that magnesium can reduce carbon dioxide, challenging the misconception that CO₂ always extinguishes fires.

A chemical clock that cycles between colorless, amber, and deep blue

Observe a chemical oscillating reaction that repeatedly cycles through three distinct color states, demonstrating nonlinear chemical kinetics.

Observing the vigorous reaction of an alkali metal with water

Demonstrate the reactivity of alkali metals by reacting sodium with water, observing hydrogen evolution and hydroxide formation.

An extremely exothermic redox reaction producing molten iron from rust and aluminum

Demonstrate an extreme exothermic oxidation-reduction reaction where aluminum reduces iron oxide to molten iron.