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Abstract
The ammonia fountain demonstration can be done easily by a syringe method. This method requires only a common glass or plastic syringe and concentrated ammonia water. Materials are much more simple, and the cost is less. The demonstration can be done conveniently in any classroom.
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- Received: August 03, 2009
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