Description: A small piece of sodium is placed in water containing phenolphthalein. A pink trail ensues as the sodium moves over the water surface.

This demonstration is also available on video and on JCE Software "Chemistry Comes Alive!" Vol. 2 CD-Rom.

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Source: Chemical Demonstrations: A Sourcebook for Teachers; 2nd Edition

Year or vol: 1 page: 139

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