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Colorful Chemical Fountains

Nicholas C. Thomas and Stephen Faulk

Department of Chemistry, Auburn University Montgomery, Montgomery, AL 36124-4023

Catherine Banks

Department of Chemistry, Peace College, Raleigh, NC 27604

J. Chem. Educ., 2008, 85 (8), p 1061

DOI: 10.1021/ed085p1061

Publication Date (Web): August 1, 2008

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A chemical fountain, constructed from several vertically stacked plastic champagne cups, is used to demonstrate acid–base and chemiluminescence reactions.

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