Innovating Science® - Rainbow Electrolysis

Study oxidation-reduction, electrolysis and acid-base reactions as Universal Indicator is added to an aqueous sodium sulfate solution. When two carbon electrodes are connected to a battery and placed in the solution, a rainbow of colors forms as the water is electrolyzed. There are enough materials to complete the demonstration 5 times.

Aligned to the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS)*
Disciplinary Core Ideas: PS1.A; PS1.B
Performance Expectations: MS-PS1-2; HS-PS1-2
Cross Cutting Concepts: Patterns
Engineering Practices: Analyzing and Interpreting Data; Scientific Knowledge is Based on Empirical Evidence; Constructing Explanations and Designing Solutions

Kit Includes:
50 mL Sodium Sulfate Solution, 1M
6 mL Universal Indicator
1 Red Connecting Wire
1 Black Connecting Wire
12 Carbon Electrodes
2 Petri Dishes

DOT Info:
Small quantity exemption 173.4
THIS PACKAGE CONFORMS TO 49 CFR 173.4 for domestic highway or rail transport only

*"Next Generation Science Standards" is a registered trademark of Achieve. Neither Achieve nor the lead states and partners that developed the Next Generation Science Standards was involved in the production of, and does not endorse, this product.

WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including Phenolphthalein/Methanol/Methyl isobutyl ketone, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm. For more information go to http://www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.

Innovating Science® products are For Laboratory Use Only