A New Procedure for the Lightning Experiment: Mn2O7 and Ethanol
- Autori: Caruso, F; Giannici, F; Caruso, F; Floriano, M
- Anno di pubblicazione: 2010
- Tipologia: Articolo in rivista (Articolo in rivista)
- Parole Chiave: Laboratories and Demonstrations; inorganic chemistry, transition element chemistry, Mn (VII) oxidation state
- OA Link: http://hdl.handle.net/10447/44570
Abstract
Formation of Mn2O7 and its reaction with ethanol is commonly referred to as “underwater lightnings”. Classic procedures are reviewed, along with their weak points, and physical and chemical properties of dimanganese heptaoxide are shown. A new improved approach is finally presented, safer and easier, and suited for lecturehall activities.