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Ed Vitz

Department of Physical Sciences, Kutztown University, Kutztown, PA 19530

Kenneth S. Lyle

Department of Chemistry, Duke University, Durham, NC 27708

J. Chem. Educ., 2008, 85 (10), p 1385

DOI: 10.1021/ed085p1385

Publication Date (Web): October 1, 2008

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History, Education, and Documentation

Abstract

A series of demonstrations is described that elucidate the operation of commercial fog machines by using common laboratory equipment and supplies. The formation of fogs, or "mixing clouds", is discussed in terms of the phase diagram for water and other chemical principles. The demonstrations can be adapted for presentation suitable for elementary through tertiary levels.

Keywords (Audience):

Elementary / Middle School Science

Keywords (Domain):

Demonstrations

Keywords (Feature):

JCE DigiDemos: Tested Demonstrations

Keywords (Pedagogy):

Hands-On Learning / Manipulatives

Keywords (Subject):

Liquids

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