Determination of the Oxygen Content of Air

Per Christian Braathen
Departamento de Química, Universidade Federal de Vicosa, Vicosa 36571-000, MG, Brazil
J. Chem. Educ., 2000, 77 (11), p 1410
DOI: 10.1021/ed077p1410.1
Publication Date (Web): November 1, 2000

Abstract

Determining the oxygen content of air using vinegar and steel wool.

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High School / Introductory Chemistry

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Laboratory Instruction

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Letters

Keywords (Subject):

Atmospheric Chemistry

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