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Colorful Stalactites and Stalagmites—Demonstration Kit

By: Mike Shaw, West Stokes H.S., King, North Carolina

Colorful Stalactites and Stalagmites Geology Demonstration Kit for Earth Science
Cobalt nitrate, copper(II) sulfate, sodium hydroxide solution
caves, stalagmites, stalactites, precipitates
double replacement reactions, chemistry, formation, earth science
Colorful Stalactites and Stalagmites Geology Demonstration Kit for Earth Science
Cobalt nitrate, copper(II) sulfate, sodium hydroxide solution
caves, stalagmites, stalactites, precipitates
double replacement reactions, chemistry, formation, earth science

Item #: AP6538

Price: $42.75

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Colorful Stalactites and Stalagmites Demonstration Kit for Earth science and geology is a great demonstration kit for chemistry and earth science classrooms alike. Watch as beautiful stalagmites and stalactites form before your eyes.

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Watch as beautiful stalactites and stalagmites form before your eyes! A great demonstration kit for chemistry and earth science classrooms alike. The double replacement reactions seen in this demonstration can be used to illustrate a variety of science concepts ranging from stalactite and stalagmite creation to precipitate formation on a macro scale. Guaranteed to be a hit in your classroom! Includes detailed teacher instructions, extensive background information and enough chemicals for seven demonstrations.

Concepts: Stalactites, stalagmites, precipitates, double replacement reactions.
Time Required: 20 minutes

Specifications

Materials Included in Kit: 
Cobalt nitrate, lab grade, 100 g
Copper(II) sulfate, lab grade, medium crystals, 150 g
Sodium hydroxide solution, 1 M, 1 L, 2
Wire gauze squares, 5" x 5", 2


Correlation to Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS)†

Science & Engineering Practices

Developing and using models

Disciplinary Core Ideas

MS-ESS2.A: Earth’s Materials and Systems
MS-ESS2.C: The Roles of Water in Earth’s Surface Processes
MS-PS1.B: Chemical Reactions
HS-ESS2.A: Earth’s Materials and Systems
HS-ESS2.C: The Roles of Water in Earth’s Surface Processes
HS-PS1.B: Chemical Reactions

Crosscutting Concepts

Systems and system models
Energy and matter

Performance Expectations

MS-PS1-4: Develop a model that predicts and describes changes in particle motion, temperature, and state of a pure substance when thermal energy is added or removed.