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An alternative to using compressed gas cylinders

Description

Cylinders of hydrogen, oxygen and carbon dioxide are very expensive. Getting gas under pressure allows exciting demonstrations such as igniting balloons filled with hydrogen gas.

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Type of Activity

demonstration

Audience

Teacher

Age Group

11 to 18 years

Subjects

Practical chemistry Standard laboratory procedures Exposition Laboratory skills development Hydrogen

CFNS Experiment 13 An alternative to using compressed gas cylinders

Resource Type: Experiment

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Resource Type: Website

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Hands-on practical activities or ideas for front of class demonstrations

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Visit our website for more information on the RSC's Chemistry for Non-Specialists CPD courses.

LINKED RESOURCES

Chemistry for Non-Specialists: Course Book

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