Teachers are required to have fire safety training and permission of the employer before going forward with this demonstration.
The purpose of this demonstration is to illustrate an example of an exothermic reaction while looking at chemical properties of an alcohol. In this demonstration, a paper bill (Canadian or US or play money) of any denomination is lit on fire but it remains intact. The same is then done with a medical alcohol disinfectant pad.
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This demonstration shows how water can affect the growth of bread mould. read more
Categories: Teacher Demonstration
This demonstration is a dramatic look at the influence of the atmospheric pressure and the relationship of pressure and temperature of a gas. A burning piece of paper is inserted in a bottle and an... read more
Categories: Teacher Demonstration
Primary industry has been important to the Canadian economy for hundreds of years. In particular, the vast forests in British Columbia and Ontario provide the raw materials for a billion-dollar... read more