Safety: Before conducting the lab, review the safety precautions on the student page with the class. Then discuss any safety precautions that are specific to your science laboratory or classroom. Wear goggles, gloves, and an apron.
Materials Included in Kit
Consumable: Acetic acid (vinegar), 200 mL
Cornstarch, 100 g
Glycerol, 150 mL
Additional Materials Required Beakers, Borosilicate Glass, 400-mL, 10
Flinn Hot Plate, 7" x 7", 10
Flinn Scientific Electronic Balance, 210 x 0.01-g, 10
Stirring Rods, Glass, 10
Vegetable oil, 10 mL (locally), 10
Organic starch (potato, banana, orange peels) (locally), 10
Water (locally), 10
Oven-safe plate (locally), 10
Spatula or plastic knife (locally), 10