Chemical Reactions

Reading and Materials List

Required Books

• Eyewitness Chemistry by Ann Newmark

Materials

Common Materials

• measuring spoons
• vinegar
• baking soda
• measuring cups
• 12" insulated wires (kit)
• scissors
• periodic table of elements (kit)
• small cups (kit)
• large cups (kit)
• salt
• 9-volt battery (kit)
• matches (kit)
• plastic bottles (kit)
• eye dropper (kit)

Lesson 1

• balloons (kit)
• cream of tartar
• funnel (kit)

Lesson 2

• food coloring* (2.1 - optional)
• glue (kit)
• heat source
• 2 bowls
• borax powder (kit)
• oil
• oven-safe pan
• plastic spoon (kit)
• water

Lesson 3

• one cup vinegar
• one spoonful salt

Lesson 4

• pliers
• old candle* (4.1 - optional)
• marker
• ruler
• tea light candle (kit)
• thermometer (kit)
• copper wire (kit)
• 2-liter bottle or old pitcher
• mesh screen (kit)
• vinegar (64 oz bottle)

Lesson 5

• large cup for cabbage indicator
• container for boiling cabbage
• ammonia
• clear soda (like Sprite)
• colored pencils
• strainer
• translucent household cleaner
• red cabbage
• litmus paper (kit)

Lesson 6

• plastic bottle lid w/hole (kit)
• measuring cup
• steel wool (kit)
• table salt
• thermometers (kit)
• cotton balls (kit)
• bottle of hydrogen peroxide

Lesson 7

• compass (kit)
• bolt or iron nail (kit)
• black pepper (or other spice)
• aluminum foil (kit)
• D batteries (kit)
• dry dishwasher or laundry detergent (kit)
• electrical tape (kit)
• large glass
• metal spoons
• mild dish soap
• multimeter* (7.1 - optional)
• thin piece of cardboard
• small bowl
• small bulb (kit)
• small LED (kit)
• socket (kit)
• old toothbrush* (7.1 - optional)
• paper clips (kit)
• paper towels
• pennies (10 or more)
• powdered hand soap (kit)

Lesson 8

• plate or glass dish
• safety goggles (kit)
• hydrogen peroxide
• glass cup or jar
• bleach
• construction paper (kit)

Lesson 9

• 2 glass containers
• Tums

* - denotes an optional material that may or may not be used