S180: Nomenclature – Demonstration of Common Compounds
Introduction
Some common names of compounds are demonstrated in everyday or interesting forms
To Conduct Demonstration
Formula | Formula Name | Demo |
|---|---|---|
CO | Carbon monoxide | Model |
CO2 | Carbon dioxide | Fire extinguisher |
CH4 | Methane | Bunsen burner |
C3H8 | Propane | Propane torch |
CH3OH | Methanol | Model |
C3H5OH | Ethanol | Bottle of hooch |
CH3COOH | Acetic acid | Pour vinegar onto watch glass |
C6H12O6 | Glucose | Sample of chemical |
NaCl | Sodium chloride | Sample of table salt |
H2O | Water | Glass of water |
NH3 | Ammonia | Sudsy ammonia and smelling salts |
CaCO3 | Calcium carbonate | Piece of marble |
H2 | Hydrogen | Ignite hydrogen balloon |
O2 | Oxygen | Blow gas onto a lit candle from a balloon |
N2 | Nitrogen | Blow gas onto a lit candle from a balloon |
C6H6 | Benzene | Sample in bottle |
Demo Time: ~15 minutes
Safety and Disposal
Discharge the fire extinguisher in a direction away from the class. Benzene is toxic and should remain in a sealed bottle.
Acknowledgment
Alan Norman, Summer 1993