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Lab:Iron and sulfur reaction
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| Iron and sulfur reaction |
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| Duration: 20-25 mins No. of parts: 2 RSC Practical Chemistry?: Yes |
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This demonstration or class experiment shows the exothermic reaction of two elements, iron and sulfur, to form the compound, iron sulfide. The two solids are mixed and heated in a test-tube (or ignition tube). The reaction can be used to illustrate elements, mixtures and compounds.
- Resources
- Student experiment; also available in PDF format
- Teacher and technician notes on the experiment; also available in PDF format
Reference
This experiment has been reproduced from Practical Chemistry: http://practicalchemistry.org/experiments/iron-and-sulfur-reaction-demonstration-and-class-experiment,88,EX.html
Useful resource
Clip on the Demonstrating Chemistry - Exciting Elements 1 video, free to download from http://www.chemsoc.org/networks/learnnet/videoclips.htm.
