Building a Rainbow Solution Tower

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Authors: Dr. Terry Leung, Dr. Angie Ahrendt
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Abstract

Meaningful activities can increase student engagement and improve their learning. Colors provide the visual aids necessary to enhance student understanding. In this session, the audience will participate through hand-on experience to make multiple colorful solutions and determine the corresponding densities, which could be extended to the concepts of moles and concentrations. This lab is extremely low-cost. It is suitable for all levels of chemistry courses, as well as general science courses.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Various Chemistry Research Topics Chemistry Education and Research Science Education and Pedagogy

Publication details

Journal / source
DigitalCommons-IMSA (Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy)
Publication date
27 February 2026
Language
EN