Here are a few of the DCS's favorite lecture demonstrations. You may need a recent version of Adobe Acrobat Reader to download these pdf files. Permission is granted to print one copy for personal use. We hope you find them useful.
Disclaimer: Potential hazards may be involved with some of the demonstrations described in the links below. The procedures are intended for trained professionals. The author assumes no liability associated with their use.
Properties of Carbon dioxide
The Cartesian Diver
Superheated Steam
The Pillar of Fire
Conductivity of Solutions
Conductivity Titration
The Leaky Faucet
Blue Bottle Reaction
The Hand in Water Puzzle
Cabbage Juice Indicator
Diffusion of Hydrogen
Potassium permanganate and Glycerin
Hot vs. Cold
Liquid Methane
Magdeburg Hemispheres