Demo Name Brief Description Demo Notes Demo # Type of Item
Reaction of alkali metals with water Na, K in water.  Reaction rate increases as you go down the period. Also on video: Close up on Chemistry Ealy 2:40 (5:57 min),  Media Guild Periodic Table near beginning 5 Demonstration
Disappearing ink, invisible writing, Goldenrod messages  EtOH, thymolphthalein, NaOH;  The wet ink looks dark blue but it quickly becomes colorless on paper.  Various invisible inks are made for signs, etc.  Some brands of Goldenrod colored copy paper turn red when sprayed with household ammonia (write first with white wax or invisible tape)   53 Demonstration
Reaction of aluminum and bromine Not available - may be able to do in a hood, outside, or tape demo for use in class. risk of bromine gas release 06. X Demonstration
Reaction of sodium and chlorine Not available - may be able to do in a hood, outside, or tape demo for use in class. risk of chlorine gas release 07.x Demonstration
Thermite reaction Not available - may be able to do in a hood, outside, or tape demo for use in class. Outside.  On Shakhashiri Tape 2 #25 25.x Demonstration
Reaction of alkali metals with water Reaction rate increases as you go down the period. Close up on Chemistry Ealy 2:40 (5:57 min.  Set timer to zero when first text rolls on screen.) M1 Movie
Thermite reaction   Shakhashiri Tape 2 #25 M53 Movies