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Nicholas C. Thomas and Stephen Faulk

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

Randy Sullivan

Department of Chemistry, University of Oregon, Eugene, OR 97403

J. Chem. Educ., 2008, 85 (8), p 1063

DOI: 10.1021/ed085p1063

Publication Date (Web): August 1, 2008

Abstract

A plastic juice bottle, filled with ammonia gas generated by combining aqueous ammonia and sodium hydroxide, provides a convenient demonstration of the ammonia fountain and gas solubility.

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Elementary / Middle School Science

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Demonstrations

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JCE DigiDemos: Tested Demonstrations

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Hands-On Learning / Manipulatives

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Aqueous Solution Chemistry

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