In this lab experience, students will observe the emission spectra of several different elements. They will then draw on that experience to think about stellar spectroscopy and the information it can provide about our place in the universe.
Safety:Before conducting the lab, review the safety precautions on the student page with the class. Discuss any safety precautions that are specific to your science laboratory or classroom. Remind students that they should never look directly at the sun with the naked eye.
Materials Included in Kit:
Consumable: Copper(II) chloride, 50 g
Lithium chloride, 50 g
Sodium chloride, 50 g
Strontium chloride, 50 g
Wood splints, 100
Non-Consumable: Rainbow glasses, 15
Additional Materials Required: Beakers, 250 mL, 2
Laboratory burner
Watch glasses, 4
Water, tap, 125 mL
Water, distilled or deionized, 125 mL
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