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by kimmy
27 Apr 2007, 14:47
Forum: Miscellaneous
Topic: Ideas for science display for visiting students
Replies: 8
Views: 3998

ideas for sciece displays for visiting schools

I have the instructins for guar gum slime if you want it Have fun Also Water tension is a good one - Just use a petri dish with some full cream milk - add a couple of drops of different colour food colourings into the centre of the Petri dish - then drop a drop of detergent into the middle of the fo...
by kimmy
27 Apr 2007, 14:43
Forum: Miscellaneous
Topic: pH solutions
Replies: 6
Views: 2944

pH indicator

Hi Lada,
It is the easiest way and most accurate way I have found to do the pH range - and it works.
by kimmy
27 Apr 2007, 13:20
Forum: Miscellaneous
Topic: pH solutions
Replies: 6
Views: 2944

pH solutions

Hi there, :-) here is the way to make your pH range hope this is of some use Making PH Solutions To Make 200ml of each solution To make a 200ml solution of PH1 to PH7 PH1 = .1 mol HCL 220ml (Base Solution) PH2 = 20 ml .1 mol HCL + 180ml distilled Water = 200ml = PH2 PH3 = 20 ml PH2 Solution + 180ml ...
by kimmy
23 Apr 2007, 12:52
Forum: Chemistry and Labware - General
Topic: 3D glasses
Replies: 2
Views: 1600

3D glasses

Hi there Rosalie :roll:
just go to this link
terraweb.wr.usgs.gov/kids/glasses
if this does not work let me know or just put 3d glasses into your search engine and you should get instructions on the net.
good luck :-)
by kimmy
29 Mar 2007, 13:22
Forum: Biology, Physics...
Topic: Year 12 Biology - Junket tablets
Replies: 4
Views: 2462

Junket tablet

Yes junket Tablets have been taken off the market - however you can buy junket powder from health food stores.
Hope this is of some help
by kimmy
26 Mar 2007, 14:31
Forum: Sourcing Materials & Eq Repairs
Topic: free download items for Chemistry and Physics
Replies: 4
Views: 2539

free downloads

what a top site - well done whoever found this freebee :roll:
by kimmy
20 Mar 2007, 14:03
Forum: Chemistry and Labware - General
Topic: Re Possible Chemwatch Training NW NSW
Replies: 4
Views: 2096

Chemwatch training course

Count me in - if the date works :-)
by kimmy
09 Mar 2007, 08:14
Forum: Biology, Physics...
Topic: Earth & Environmental Studies
Replies: 2
Views: 1900

Earth and Enviromental studies

We do this via Distant Ed at our school. Our contact person for any information/questions is Lisa Burton at Camden Haven High School I am sure she would be more than happy to help you with any questions or suggestions for pracs.
Have fun
by kimmy
07 Mar 2007, 08:09
Forum: Chemistry and Labware - General
Topic: Limewater sediment
Replies: 8
Views: 3575

limewater sediment

Hi there, We have a large tall stock bottle and when needed I use a 100ml syringe to get it out that way I do not touch the sediment in the bottom of the container, has worked for me :idea: . Also if I know in advance that I will be needing alot of limewater I decant as much as needed in advance so ...
by kimmy
22 Feb 2007, 13:44
Forum: Sourcing Materials & Eq Repairs
Topic: Lids for dropper bottles
Replies: 8
Views: 3509

Lids for Dropper Bottles

Q Stores supply assemblies sets for 125ml & 75ml dropper bottles for around $7.50 for 12.
by kimmy
21 Feb 2007, 14:18
Forum: Chemistry and Labware - General
Topic: Rust Stains on Glassware
Replies: 8
Views: 3509

Rust stains on Glassware

HI Gwen,

I am currently cleaning up my test tubes, I also use 3m HCl and leave them overnight. This solutions works for several applications, just pour it our into a beaker and then refill your next load of test tubes.

Good luck
by kimmy
21 Feb 2007, 08:05
Forum: Biology, Physics...
Topic: How to make up pH or buffer solutions
Replies: 6
Views: 3127

making ph or buffer solutions

I use Volumetric flasks and to extract the 20ml from the previous pH I use a 20ml Pipette then transfer it to the volumetric flask.
Good luck :-)
by kimmy
20 Feb 2007, 10:52
Forum: Biology, Physics...
Topic: How to make up pH or buffer solutions
Replies: 6
Views: 3127

How to make up ph or buffer solutions

Here is a copy of how we do our ph hope this helps Making PH Solutions To Make 200ml of each solution To make a 200ml solution of PH1 to PH7 PH1 = .1 mol HCL 220ml (Base Solution) PH2 = 20 ml .1 mol HCL + 180ml distilled Water = 200ml PH2 PH3 = 20 ml PH2 Solution + 180ml distilled Water =200ml PH3 P...
by kimmy
20 Feb 2007, 08:45
Forum: Safety with Chemicals
Topic: Artificial Ore
Replies: 6
Views: 4999

Artificial Ore

The Recipe that we use is
Sand
Copper sulphate
marble chips
Plaster of Paris

This works great for us.

A tip is when almost set make an indent into the size squares that youwant and this makes for much easier breaking when it has set.

Good Luck
by kimmy
19 Feb 2007, 14:06
Forum: Chemistry and Labware - General
Topic: storing Electrical Wires
Replies: 6
Views: 3113

Storeage Electrical Wires

Thanks for the ideas. Have tried coat hangers but was just wondering what others used.
by kimmy
19 Feb 2007, 08:36
Forum: Chemistry and Labware - General
Topic: storing Electrical Wires
Replies: 6
Views: 3113

storing Electrical Wires

Hi there :-) , we have now all learnt how everyone stores there Test Tubes now can someone please tell me what is the best way to store the Electrical wires with Aligator clips. These are my worst nightmare 8O .
Any ideas will be greatly appreciated.
Thanks
by kimmy
16 Feb 2007, 12:42
Forum: Chemistry and Labware - General
Topic: Periodic Table
Replies: 1
Views: 1298

Periodic Table

Hi all,
I am trying to replace a poster of the Periodic Table of Elements and it has pictures of each element - can not find a supplier with these posters. Everywhere has the normal Periodic Table but not with the pictures. Our old one came from Time Life but they no longer have them.
by kimmy
15 Feb 2007, 08:52
Forum: Chemistry and Labware - General
Topic: RED CABBAGE INDICATOR
Replies: 11
Views: 6124

Red Cabbage indicator

Beetroot Juice is a good indicator when you can not get red cabbage and Rose petals or any coloured plant material seems to work ok also they do not have to be red just as long as they are dark. Go to you local florest and just ask for any petals that are a bit droppy or have fallen off the flower -...
by kimmy
30 Jan 2007, 11:43
Forum: Biology, Physics...
Topic: How to store mumified cat
Replies: 8
Views: 3847

How to store mumified cat

Students at our school found a dead cat last year under our hall 8O , it had been there for a long long time and has been mumified I suppose you would call it. It is in perfect condition but no one here knows how we could keep it as it is a real hit with the students in the science department and we...
by kimmy
26 Oct 2006, 13:17
Forum: Chemistry and Labware - General
Topic: McConkeys Agar
Replies: 4
Views: 1931

McConkeys agar

Hi Rhonda
Can you please fax this to me on
0267462648
Thanks heaps :!: :!: :!:
KIM