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The Blue Bottle Reaction as a General Chemistry Experiment on Reaction Mechanisms

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Steven C. Engerer and A. Gilbert Cook

Valparaiso University, Department of Chemistry, Valparaiso, IN 46383

J. Chem. Educ., 1999, 76 (11), p 1519

DOI: 10.1021/ed076p1519

Publication Date (Web): November 1, 1999

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History, Education, and Documentation

Abstract

A kinetics/reaction mechanism experiment using the classic blue bottle reaction is described. Using the scientific method (observe, question, hypothesize, experiment, repeat) students propose and test possible reaction mechanisms for the methylene blue-catalyzed oxidation of dextrose with its dramatic color change. Students are led to discover the three-step mechanism through a series of questions. An advanced version for honors lab courses is also suggested.

Keywords (Audience):

High School / Introductory Chemistry

Keywords (Domain):

Laboratory Instruction

Keywords (Pedagogy):

Hands-On Learning / Manipulatives

Keywords (Subject):

Aqueous Solution Chemistry

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