Science on a shoestring : or, experiments in kitchen chemistry

Huggins, M. Lee [Huggins, Marilyn Lee] (Author).

Summary: A guide and introduction to basic chemistry and physics, using equipment and items available in the home or at common grocery or hardware stores. Topics include states of matter, kinetic theory, elements, chemical reactions, and light and perception. Errata on inside front cover. Inside back cover includes possible sources of more specialized materials for Light Kit modules.

Record details

Physical Description: 62 p., ill. ; 28 cm.
Publisher: Kaslo, BC : M. Lee Huggins, 1981.

Content descriptions

Formatted Contents Note:

Introduction -- Unit 1 States of Matter, States of Matter Experiment -- Unit 2 Kinetic Theory -- Unit 3 Cause and Effect -- Unit 4 Atomic Theory, Periodic Table of the Elements, Chemical Bonding, Optional Section - Isotopes -- Unit 5 Mixtures -- Unit 6 Starch Test -- Unit 7 Sugar Test -- Unit 8 pH - Acids and Bases, Optional pH Calculations, pH Experiment #1, pH Experiment #2, Instructor Notes -- Unit 9 Leavening Agents, Fermentation Tubes, Fractional Distillation of Ethanol -- Unit 10 Light and Perception, Colour Lab, Optional Colour Lab -- Unit 11 Experiments with a Microfiche -- Unit 12 Experiments with a Triple Beam Balance -- Answers to Questions in Text -- Unit Test Questions -- Answers to Unit Test Questions.