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found it on the abc site
http://www.abc.net.au/pm/content/2010/s3006405.htm

I can't access that site here at school (so many sites are blocked here). Could someone please give a brief description of what happened?

Well..... In that case let me tell you all about ....
Nah, only kidding, I am blessed this year with a great bunch of teachers.

Thanks Ocker, we have microscopes but only distillation equipment for one demonstation set up. I'm not sure what heating mantles are?? I think we will buy our chemicals as we go along as delivery is usually pretty quick. I hadnt thought about a fume cupboard. I have one in my prep room which the stu...

After being a middle school (year 8,9 and 10) for ten years, we are finally moving to upper school next year and offering Human Biology and Chemistry for year 11. :clap3: :clap3: :clap3: :clap3: Could anyone please help and let me know what sort of special equipment we will need to run these two cou...

Smee, that does sound like fun, I'll try and convince my teachers to do it tomorrow!

yes Rae, you are right, strontium carbonate is insoluble in water. I tried it anyway in the hope that some may soak into the popsticks but it wasnt very exciting. So I have ordered strontium chloride (and lithium chloride). We didnt want to give the kids the solid form of strontium carbonate because...

hi all,
I'm expanding my flame test solutions and want to know if I can use lithium carbonate instead of lithium chloride and strontium carbonate instead of strontium chloride. Just that I have the two carbonates already and would prefer to use them, rather than order more.

Just thought I would let you all know that my silkworms have started hatching this week. So if you have any in a box on the top shelf, it might be worth checking on them.

How about a big notice on the fridge stating "Do not put your lunch in here or it will be thrown in the bin" or similar, and then follow though with the threat. A few hungry days should sort him out.

This show is available on dvd for $38 from EnhanceTV.

https://www.enhancetv.com.au/shop/produ ... t=0&page=1

cheers
jen
PS if the link doesnt work go to EnhanceTV.com.au and do a search for human power station

I have used white agapanthas in food colouring, I split the stem into four and put each bit in a separate food colour. It takes a couple of days to get the colour change in the petals so in answer to the first question (how long should the flowers be in universal indicator) I would say at least 2 da...

I once asked my butcher (who must be hard of hearing) if I could have a pluck, wont be doing that again either.

I have never seen ANY gas cylinder stored flat, always been upright and if large, chained to a wall

Thanks guys,
Annette I havent had time to look through the websites you have posted, but will do soon.
Bindibadgi, your word document is great, just what I was looking for.
Thanks very much to both for your help
jen

Does anyone have a good website for lab equipment drawings? I'm looking for one that has proper drawings of basic lab equipment, eg beaker, tripod etc that can be used in word documents, specifically for exam papers.

Prof Bunsen sell periodic table mugs and cups and also global warming mugs where the sea level rises when hot coffee is in the cup. Also disposable cups that turn blue with icy cold contents.

Does the Stull cap fits the old amber glass bottles??????????

These do sound good. Has anyone tried keeping vinegar in these? The rubber teats deteriate if left on for any lenght of time. Do these plastic bottles have a full plastic lid/dropper that doesnt perish?

sorry matchstick but I agree with the others and would be annoyed if people couldnt call me by my name. This forum provides emotional back up for each other as well as lots of practical advice. To the original "whinger", stand up for yourself and insist on them using your name, good luck.