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Chemical Demonstrations

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Chemistry of Food—ChemTopic™ Labs Digital Collection

You are what you eat, so it is important to understand the principles of good nutrition. Identify the chemical structures and properties of the nutrients in foods. Digital PDF collection of Volume 23 of the best-selling Flinn ChemTopic™ Labs series of lab manuals!

Chemistry in the Environment—ChemTopic™ Labs Digital Collection

The ultimate fate of our natural resources and the quality of the environment depend on physical, chemical and biological principles and processes Chemical principles provide a foundation for understanding the chemical reactions that abound in the soil beneath our feet, the air we breathe and the water we drink. Digital PDF collection of Volume 22 of the best-selling Flinn ChemTopic™ Labs series of lab manuals!

Polymers—ChemTopic™ Labs Digital Collection

Polymers are an indispensable part of life. Natural polymers include DNA, proteins, starch, cellulose and wood, and synthetic polymers include plastics. Explore the basic principles of polymer structure and function. Digital PDF collection of Volume 21 of the best-selling Flinn ChemTopic™ Labs series of lab manuals!

Biochemistry—The Molecules of Life—ChemTopic™ Labs Digital Collection

Carbohydrates, proteins, lipids and nucleic acids are the molecules of life that all living things depend on. Explore the physical and chemical properties of biological compounds and build connections between biology and chemistry. Digital PDF collection of Volume 20 of the best-selling Flinn ChemTopic™ Labs series of lab manuals!

Chemistry of Organic Compounds—ChemTopic™ Labs Digital Collection

Organic chemistry is the chemistry of life that has its roots in the study of natural products. Organic compounds isolated from nature include food, medicine, soaps, perfumes, preservatives and more. Digital PDF collection of Volume 19 of the best-selling Flinn ChemTopic™ Labs series of lab manuals!

Nuclear Chemistry—ChemTopic™ Labs Digital Collection

Within the nucleus of an atom is a tremendous amount of energy that can be harnessed to benefit mankind by generating energy, diagnosing diseases and determining the structure of the human genome. Explore the basic principles of radioactivity. Digital PDF collection of Volume 18 of the best-selling Flinn ChemTopic™ Labs series of lab manuals!

Electrochemistry—ChemTopic™ Labs Digital Collection

Principles of electricity and chemistry overlap in electrochemistry, the interconversion of chemical and electrical energy in chemical reactions. Investigate basic electrochemistry principles and applications as well as the production and utilization of electricity. Digital PDF collection of Volume 17 of the best-selling Flinn ChemTopic™ Labs series of lab manuals!

Oxidation and Reduction—ChemTopic™ Labs Digital Collection

Oxidation and reduction represent an important class of chemical reactions in everyday life. Investigate the conversion of chemical “redox” energy into electrical energy and the applications of redox reactions in electrochemistry. Digital PDF collection of Volume 16 of the best-selling Flinn ChemTopic™ Labs series of lab manuals!

Exploring Equilibrium—ChemTopic™ Labs Digital Collection

Chemical equilibrium is a dynamic concept that challenges students to think about chemical reactions in a new way. Most chemical reactions do not proceed in one direction or give 100% yields of products; many are reversible, and both reactants and products are present at equilibrium. Digital PDF collection of Volume 15 of the best-selling Flinn ChemTopic™ Labs series of lab manuals!

Kinetics—ChemTopic™ Labs Digital Collection

Kinetics is the study of the rates of chemical reactions. Chemists must be able to measure and control reaction rates to make compounds both safely and economically for applications in engineering, food science and human physiology. Digital PDF collection of Volume 14 of the best-selling Flinn ChemTopic™ Labs series of lab manuals!

Acids and Bases—ChemTopic™ Labs Digital Collection

Many familiar substances we use every day are acids or bases. Acids and bases are also some the most common and useful reagents in the lab, used for many applications, from dissolving metals to catalyzing reactions. Digital PDF collection of Volume 13 of the best-selling Flinn ChemTopic™ Labs series of lab manuals!

Solubility and Solutions—ChemTopic™ Labs Digital Collection

Solubility is the ability of one substance to dissolve in another. Many chemical reactions are carried out in solution to control the concentrations of reactants and rates of reaction. Investigate the principles and properties of solutions. Digital PDF collection of Volume 12 of the best-selling Flinn ChemTopic™ Labs series of lab manuals!

Solids and Liquids—ChemTopic™ Labs Digital Collection

The properties of solids and liquids help us see inside the world of atoms and molecules. Explore the motion and interactions of molecules that showcase the physical properties of matter. Digital PDF collection of Volume 11 of the best-selling Flinn ChemTopic™ Labs series of lab manuals!

Thermochemistry—ChemTopic™ Labs Digital Collection

In chemistry, physical changes, chemical changes and energy changes all intertwine. Thermochemistry explores exothermic and endothermic reactions and the measurement of heat energy. Digital PDF collection of Volume 10 of the best-selling Flinn ChemTopic™ Labs series of lab manuals!

The Gas Laws—ChemTopic™ Labs Digital Collection

Investigate the everyday applications of the gas laws and apply and explain the behavior of gases that arise from the relationships among the pressure, temperature, volume and number of moles of gases. Digital PDF collection of Volume 9 of the best-selling Flinn ChemTopic™ Labs series of lab manuals!

Chemistry of Gases—ChemTopic™ Labs Digital Collection

Modern chemistry was built on an understanding of the chemistry of gases like hydrogen and oxygen in the 18th century and extends to atmospheric greenhouse gases in the 21st century. Investigate and prepare gases to study their properties. Digital PDF collection of Volume 8 of the best-selling Flinn ChemTopic™ Labs series of lab manuals!

Molar Relationships & Stoichiometry—ChemTopic™ Labs Digital Collection

Fundamental in chemistry, the mole concept allows access the submicroscopic world of atoms and molecules. Understanding and applying the mole concept makes possible the analysis of compounds and their chemical formulas while studying the properties of matter. Digital PDF collection of Volume 7 of the best-selling Flinn ChemTopic™ Labs series of lab manuals!

Chemical Reactions—ChemTopic™ Labs Digital Collection

Chemical reactions are essential in the modern world. From the synthesis of life-saving drugs to the ability to transform reactants into products with new and useful properties, the power of chemical reactions is vast. Digital PDF collection of Volume 6 of the best-selling Flinn ChemTopic™ Labs series of lab manuals!

Chemical Bonding—ChemTopic™ Labs Digital Collection

Chemical bonding describes the interactions among atoms, the forces that hold them together and how the nature of those forces influence the properties of a material. Looking for patterns in solid and liquid properties reveals the world of atoms and molecules. Digital PDF collection of Volume 5 of the best-selling Flinn ChemTopic™ Labs series of lab manuals!

The Periodic Table—ChemTopic™ Labs Digital Collection

Since its discovery, the Periodic Table has been the most recognized symbol of chemistry and the most important tool for understanding the chemistry of the elements and their properties, trends and relationships. Digital PDF collection of Volume 4 of the best-selling Flinn ChemTopic™ Labs series of lab manuals!

Atomic and Electron Structure—ChemTopic™ Labs Digital Collection

The discovery of the nuclear and electronic structure of the atom revolutionized science and history. The knowledge of atomic structure in chemistry provides a central, unifying principle for understanding the composition and properties of matter. Digital PDF collection of Volume 3 of the best-selling Flinn ChemTopic™ Labs series of lab manuals!

Elements, Compounds and Mixtures—ChemTopic™ Labs Digital Collection

Chemistry is a material science! Classifying matter—knowing the elements,analyzing compounds and separating mixtures—is at the heart of chemistry and remains an important stepping stone for the study of modern principles and concepts. Digital PDF collection of Volume 2 of the best-selling Flinn ChemTopic™ Labs series of lab manuals!

Everyone Scream for Ice Cream: Food Demonstration—ChemTopic™ Lab Activity

For people who want to combine a love of science with a love of food, food science offers exciting opportunities. Chemical principles play a vital role as food scientists seek ways to improve the taste and safety of foods and to keep food fresh longer. With the Everyone Scream for Ice Cream: Food Demonstration—ChemTopic™ Lab Activity, discover the scientific principles important in making ice cream. Available as part of the Chemistry of Food—ChemTopic™ Labs digital collection. Click the Price link for digital collection pricing.

Iodized Salt: Food Additive Demonstration—ChemTopic™ Lab Activity

Food additives as healthy or unhealthy is a controversial topic in society today. Although associated with highly processed convenience foods, not all food additives are unhealthy, such as potassium iodide, which is added to salt to prevent thyroid diseases. With the Iodized Salt: Food Additive Demonstration—ChemTopic™ Lab Activity, demonstrate the presence of iodide in iodized salt by reaction with a strong oxidizing agent. Available as part of the Chemistry of Food—ChemTopic™ Labs digital collection. Click the Price link for digital collection pricing.

Nails for Breakfast? Food Additive Demonstration—ChemTopic™ Lab Activity

Many breakfast cereals are fortified with iron and other essential minerals and vitamins. With the Nails for Breakfast? Food Additive Demonstration—ChemTopic™ Lab Activity, determine what is the form of iron in your breakfast cereal. Available as part of the Chemistry of Food—ChemTopic™ Labs digital collection. Click the Price link for digital collection pricing.

Microbial Madness in Milk: Food Safety Demonstration—ChemTopic™ Lab Activity

Are you willing to share your milk with bacteria? How does temperature affect bacterial consumption? With the Microbial Madness in Milk: Food Safety Demonstration—ChemTopic™ Lab Activity, show what happens when you leave your milk unrefrigerated. Available as part of the Chemistry of Food—ChemTopic™ Labs digital collection. Click the Price link for digital collection pricing.

The Power of Cheese: Cheese-Making Demonstration—ChemTopic™ Lab Activity

Cheese is a food product made from milk, and its many forms and tastes result from the use of varieties of bacteria, types of milk and other “secret” ingredients and procedures. With The Power of Cheese: Cheese-Making Demonstration—ChemTopic™ Lab Activity, demonstrate the principles of making cheese and the importance of enzymes in food production. Available as part of the Chemistry of Food—ChemTopic™ Labs digital collection. Click the Price link for digital collection pricing.

Cleaning Up with Iron: Redox Reactions and Groundwater Remediation—ChemTopic™ Lab Activity

Since 1980, scientists and engineers have developed innovative methods to remove contaminants from soil, surface water and groundwater, including permeable reactive barriers (PRBs). With the Cleaning Up with Iron: Redox Reactions and Groundwater Remediation—ChemTopic™ Lab Activity, demonstrate how these permeable walls allow water to flow through, but their reactive materials, such as metallic iron, trap or detoxify pollutants like chlorinated organic solvents and heavy metals. Available as part of the Chemistry in the Environment—ChemTopic™ Labs digital collection. Click the Price link for digital collection pricing.

Oil Spill Cleanup: Detergents, Dispersants and Polymers—ChemTopic™ Lab Activity

Considering the vast amounts of oil transported across the oceans throughout the world, oil spills are relatively rare, but cleaning up oil spills is nevertheless a major and recurring environmental challenge. With the Oil Spill Cleanup: Detergents, Dispersants and Polymers—ChemTopic™ Lab Activity, investigate how science and technology help solve the problems inherent in cleaning up an oil spill. Available as part of the Chemistry in the Environment—ChemTopic™ Labs digital collection. Click the Price link for digital collection pricing.

Buffering of Lakes and Streams: Acid Neutralization in Nature—ChemTopic™ Lab Activity

With the Buffering of Lakes and Streams: Acid Neutralization in Nature—ChemTopic™ Lab Activity, an “acid rainfall” solution is poured through a column of marble chips to illustrate the formation of a buffer in lakes with a limestone bed. Available as part of the Chemistry in the Environment—ChemTopic™ Labs digital collection. Click the Price link for digital collection pricing.