Lab-Aids™ Solid Alcohol and Esterification Kit

Synthesize chemical substances (esters) normally found in nature, produce their own heating 'unit' and build 3-dimensional model of synthesized ester.

Supplier:  Lab-Aids™ 113

Catalog No. S19459

Includes: This kit is designed for 50 students and contains all molecular model components and solutions for 12 lab groups of two students each for two classes.

Description

In this kit, students synthesize chemical substances that are normally found in nature. The four lab activities create a bridge from organic chemical concepts to their practical applications. Students first make their own heating 'unit'. A solid alcohol is ignited to provide energy for synthesizing three different esters; Ethyl acetate, Methyl salicylate (oil of winter green), and Amyl acetate (banana oil). Students are asked to describe the odor and color of each ester. In the last part of this activity, they create a molecular model of ethyl acetate using Lab-Aids molecular model parts. Each student impregnates his worksheet with samples produced (oil of wintergreen and banana oil) from the experiment. Test tube holders are not provided. Accommodates 2 classes, each with 12 groups of 2 students. Includes teacher guide, student sheets, assessment questions

Specifications

• For Use With (Application): Solid alcohol is ignited to provide energy for synthesizing three different esters ethyl acetate, methyl salicylate (oil of winter green), and amyl acetate
• Includes: 50 students and contains all molecular model components and solutions for 12 lab groups of two students each for two classes
• Product Type: Solid Alcohol And Esterification Kit
• Class Size: 50 Students