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Fluorescent “Gummy Worm” Polymers—Chemical Demonstration Kit

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Fluorescent Gummy Worms Polymer Chemistry Demonstration Kit
Fluorescent Gummy Worms Polymer Chemistry Demonstration Kit
Item #: AP7513 

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The Fluorescent Gummy Worms Polymer Chemistry Demonstration Kit captivates students while they learn about polymers and fluorescence. In this colorful display “gummy worm” polymers with different dyes fluoresce when exposed to UV light.

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Glowing gummy worms! In this colorful demonstration “gummy worm” polymers containing three different types of dyes fluoresce when exposed to an ultraviolet (black) light. As the glowing worms emerge from the solutions, students see what happens when long polymer chains are “tied together” by cross-linking. Your students will be captivated while learning more about polymers and fluorescence with this unforgettable demonstration. Includes detailed instructions and enough material to perform the activity as written at least 25 times. Requires a ultraviolet lamp (sold separately). Concepts: Polymers, cross-linking, fluorescence. Time Required: 15 minutes Materials Provided: Calcium chloride, fluorescein, rhodamine B, sodium alginate, tonic water, forceps, jumbo pipets. Note: An ultraviolet lamp is required and available separately.

Specifications

Materials Included in Kit: 
Calcium chloride solution, 0.1 M, 500 mL
Fluorescein solution, 1%, 30 mL
Rhodamine B solution, 1%, 30 mL
Sodium alginate, 10 g
Tonic water, 10 oz bottle
Forceps, polypropylene, 5½", 3
Pipet, Beral-type, extra large bulb, 7


Correlation to Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS)†

Science & Engineering Practices

Asking questions and defining problems
Developing and using models
Constructing explanations and designing solutions
Engaging in argument from evidence

Disciplinary Core Ideas

MS-PS1.A: Structure and Properties of Matter
MS-PS1.B: Chemical Reactions
MS-PS4.B: Electromagnetic Radiation
HS-PS1.A: Structure and Properties of Matter
HS-PS1.B: Chemical Reactions

Crosscutting Concepts

Patterns
Cause and effect
Systems and system models
Energy and matter
Structure and function

Performance Expectations

MS-PS1-1. Develop models to describe the atomic composition of simple molecules and extended structures.
MS-PS1-2. Analyze and interpret data on the properties of substances before and after the substances interact to determine if a chemical reaction has occurred.
MS-PS1-3. Gather and make sense of information to describe that synthetic materials come from natural resources and impact society.
MS-PS4-2. Develop and use a model to describe that waves are reflected, absorbed, or transmitted through various materials.
HS-PS1-1. Use the periodic table as a model to predict the relative properties of elements based on the patterns of electrons in the outermost energy level of atoms.