Vanishing Valentine Chemistry Demonstration
Here's a fun chemistry demonstration that's perfect for Valentine's Day or to illustrate an oxidation-reduction reaction. The Vanishing Valentine involves shaking a solution, causing it to turn pink. If the pink Valentine solution is left undisturbed, it will become colorless. The color change cycle can be repeated several times. It is caused by the oxidation and reduction of resazurin. an indicator that is pink or colorless depending on its oxidation state. Vanishing Valentine Materials 100 ml of a 0.133 M dextrose solution (C 6 H 12 O 6 ) 100 ml of a 1.0 M sodium hydroxide solution (NaOH) 1 ml of a 0.1% resazurin solution a 250-ml or 500 ml Erlenmeyer flask or separatory funnel (resembles a heart) stopper for the flask dropper or pipette Prepare the Solutions Dextrose Solution: Dissolve 2.4 g of dextrose in distilled or deionized water to make 100 ml of solution. Sodium Hydroxide Solution: Prepare the 1.0 M sodium hydroxide solution by dissolvin...