Identify an Unknown with Melting Point

Students use a Wireless Melting Point Apparatus to find the melting point range of an unknown substance in order to determine its identity and to assess its purity. Choose either the SPARKvue or Capstone version of this investigation (SPARKvue: filename includes 'spk'; Capstone: filename includes 'cap')

Grade Level: College

Subject: Chemistry

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	Identify an Unknown with Melting Point (SPARKvue)	437.71 KB
	Identify an Unknown with Melting Point (Capstone)	443.70 KB
	Identify an Unknown with Melting Point (SPARKvue)	598.28 KB
	Identify an Unknown with Melting Point (Capstone)	610.72 KB

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Melting Point Apparatus Eyepiece Camera

Digitally capture the melting process during melting point determination alongside temperature data using this eyepiece camera.

Wireless Melting Point Apparatus

The Wireless Melting Point Apparatus allows chemistry students to quickly and accurately determine a substance's melt point for classic organic chemistry lab exercises.

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