Innovating Science™ Blue Bottle Reaction

Visually demonstrate the process of oxidation.

Supplier:  Innovating Science™ IS7007

Catalog No. S73004

Includes:

Materials for five demonstrations: 250mL Potassium Hydroxide, 1.0M solution UN1814; 6mL Methylene Blue Chloride, 1% solution; 5g Dextrose (Glucose) Powder (5); instructions

Description

• Show how dye (leuco form) turns from colorless in its reduced state to deep blue in its oxidized state
• Initiate reaction by shaking a solution to introduce oxygen from the air into the solutions
• When the mixing stops, the reaction reverses and the solution becomes clear
• Demonstration time: 20 minutes

Specifications

• Product Type: Blue Bottle Reaction Chemical Kit
• Grade: 7 to 14
• For Use With (Application): Demonstrates the process of oxidation
• Quantity: 1
• Dimensions (L x W x H): 4.25 x 4.625 x 5.5 in.

• Color: White
• Age: 13 to 20
• Includes: 2 x 25mL potassium hydroxide, 5m solution un1814, 1 x 6mL methylene blue chloride, 1% solution, 5 bags x 5g dextrose monohydrate (glucose) powder
• Time Range: 20 min.