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Introduction to Electrical Conductivity

Kit #310
$233.35

All materials can be classified as either an electrical conductor, insulator, or semi-conductor based on their resistance to the flow of current. In Part 1 of the activity, students use conductivity testers* to test several common objects to determine if they are conductors or insulators. In Part 2, students test aqueous solutions of an acid, a base, a salt, an alcohol, and a hydrocarbon. This kit serves as an excellent introduction for students in physical science, general science, and introductory chemistry courses.

*Conductivity testers are not included with this kit. We recommend using either the Lab-Aids® 9-Level Conductivity Indicator (Product ID 300M-U) or the Lab-Aids® Audible Conductivity Indicator (Product ID CO-002).

Details at a Glance

  • 1 Day | 1 ~50 minute class period
  • 2 Activities
  • Accommodates 1 class, with 15 groups of 2 students
  • Consumables service 30 students
  • Requires a water source

Complete Kit Equipment Package

Introduction to Conductivity
#310
$233.35

Need to Extend Your Kit Materials?

#309-RC
$41.45
#300M-U
$34.90
#CO-002
$35.95

Scientific Concepts

• Explores electrical conductivity
• Develop principles of conductors and insulators
• Develop principles of electrolytes and non-electrolytes using acids, bases, salts, alcohols, and hydrocarbons
• Test a variety of common materials for their conductivity characteristics
• Differentiate between strong, weak, and non-conductors of electricity

Guides & Student Sheets

Our kits and modules provide you with everything you need so you can open, review, and teach the material confidently the next day.

  • Full downloadable Teacher Guide with background information, detailed instruction, example data and answers
  • Downloadable Student Sheets with age appropriate background information, full procedure(s), and analysis questions
  • All materials necessary to carry out the investigation
  • Safety Data Sheets

Kit Components

  • 15 Chemplates® with measuring and mixing spatulas
  • 1 String, cut, pkg
  • 1 Paper clips, metal, pkg
  • 1 pics, plastic, pkg
  • 1 Rubber bands, pkg
  • 1 Insulation copper wire, strips, pkg
  • 2 Bottles of hydrochloric acid, 6M, 1/4 oz
  • 2 Bottles of denatured alcohol, 1/4 oz
  • 2 Bottles of glacial acetic acid, 1/4 oz
  • 3 Bottles of deionized water, 2 oz
  • 1 Vial of calcium hydroxide
  • 1 Vial of sodium chloride crystals
  • 1 Vial of sucrose crystals, solid
  • 1 Teacher's Guide with MSDS
  • 30 Student Worksheets and Guides
  • Not included and needed for instruction: Paper towels, Lab-Aids® 9-Level Conductivity Indicator (Product ID 300M-U).

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