TopicChapter-SectionName of Videodisc DemonstrationDescription
Classification of Reactions1aCombustion of Methane BalloonsIgnition of balloons containing methane and methane + oxygen
Density differences
Stoichiometry
Balanced equation
4aLight Initiated Bromination of PentaneBromine is added to 2 test tubes containing pentane. One tube is masked, and the other irradiated with light. The tube exposed to light looses the bromine color and pH paper shows evolution of an acidic gas.
Structure of 3 monobrominated isomeric products are shown
Mechanism of free radical substitution is shown
4bBromination of Hexane IsomersRelative rates of reaction of 2 hexane isomers with bromine in light
Mechanism of free radical bromination
6bAddition of Oxygen to Tetrakis(N,N- dimethylamino)- ethyleneA test tube of the alkene is shaken with oxygen in the dark. A greenish glow is observed.
Chemiluminescence
Equation
7aPreparation and Combustion of AcetyleneCalcium carbide lumps are dropped into a beaker of water. Bubbles of acetylene are produced. Acetylene is ignited to produce a sooty flame.
Equation
11cLucas Test for Primary, Secondary, and Tertiary AlcoholsIsomers of butanol are treated with an aqueous mixture of ZnCl2 and HCl. The tertiary alcohol reacts immediately to form a cloudy solution. The secondary alcohol reacts more slowly.
Catalysis
Equation
12dSilver Mirror - Tollens' Test for Aldehydesredox reaction
preparation of silver mirror
equation
16aFormaldehyde CopolymersPolymers of formaldehyde with phenol, urea and aniline are prepared and properties compared.
Commercial products of Bakelite and urea-formaldehyde resins.
16bSynthesis of Nylon(6,6) - Nylon RopeNylon forms at the interface of 2 immiscible liquids and is pulled from the solution as a rope
Equation
18aDehydration of Sucrose with Sulfuric Acidsucrose (table sugar) and conc. sulfuric acid react in a highly exothermic manner to form a cylinder of carbon that "grows" out of the beaker
exothermic reaction
biochemistry
18dOxidation of Sucrose with Potassium ChlorateSucrose bursts into flame when oxidized by potassium chlorate
exothermic reaction

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