Innovating Science® - Thionin and Iron: A Light Induced Redox Reaction

Product # IS7040

In this lab a thionin-iron solution is prepared. Exposing the solution to light energy causes the colored thionin to be reduced by iron (II) ions, resulting in a clear solution. When half of the solution, in a single container, is exposed to light it will turn clear while the half not exposed to light will remain colored.

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

Kit Includes:
10g Iron(II) Sulfate
2 x 25mL Sulfuric Acid Solution
Thionin Quick Solution

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 Strong inorganic acid mists containing sulfuric acid, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer. For more information go to http://www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.

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