Innovating Science™ Green Chemistry: Detergents and the Environment

Understand the consequences of cultural nutrient overloading on the aquatic environment.

Supplier:  Innovating Science™ IS9502

Catalog No. S96401

Includes:

• 50mL phosphate builder (10% sodium phosphate) solution
• 50mL nonphosphate builder (10% sodium silicate/5% citric acid) solution
• 50mL control (deionized) water, plastic cups (45)
• Microscope slides (1 box)
• Coverslips (1 box)
• Teacher's guide
• Copy-masters

Description

• Recognize that there may be environmentally friendly alternatives in consumer chemical goods
• Demonstrate and monitor the effects of two detergent builders on natural water samples
• Visually quantify differences between phosphate and nonphosphate detergent builders on aquatic organisms

Order Info

Class size: 15 students.

Specifications

• Certifications/Compliance: 49 CFR 173.4
• Color: White
• Age: 13 to 20
• Includes: 50ml phosphate builder (10% sodium phosphate) solution, 50ml nonphosphate builder (10% sodium silicate/5% citric acid) solution, 50ml control (deionized) water, plastic cups 45, microscope slides 1 box, coverslips 1 box, teacher's guide, copy masters
• Dimensions (L x W x H): 9 x 6 x 4 in.

• Product Type: Detergents and the Environment Kit
• Grade: 7 to 14
• For Use With (Application): Quantify differences between phosphate/non-phosphate detergent builders on aquatic organisms
• Quantity: 1
• Class Size: 15 Lab Groups