1. The World of Chemistry (high school version) videotape “Number 8: Chemical
Bonds” includes a demonstration of a nitrogen triiodide explosion using a
feather to detonate the solid and the spectacular synthesis of table salt when
sodium metal is added to chlorine gas. WINGS for Learning/SUNBURST,
101 Castleton Street, Pleasantville, NY 10570; (800) 321-7511; (914) 747-
3310; (914) 747-4109 (FAX).

2. A number of activities on the Doing Chemistry videodiscs (distributed by the
Education Division, American Chemical Society, 1155-16th Street, N.W.,
Washington, DC 20036) relate to this halogen module. Macintosh computer
materials provided with the videodiscs aid in use of the videodiscs, although
the 630-page Teacher’s Guide eliminates the need for a Macintosh. Here are
relevant parts (location on the videodisc is given in parenthesis).

DEMO C02 (C02720)      Preparation and Sublimation of Iodine
EXPT E28 (E33508)         MicroScale Iodine Clock Reaction
EXPT F43 (F21505)         A Kinetics Study of the Ferric Ion/Iodide Ion Reaction

The latter requires a colorimeter connected to a recorder or computer. A
simple setup is provided as an Apple II add-on:

DMEX F02 (F00195)       Building and Testing a Blocktronic I Colorimeter

3. Software published by JCE: Software, a publication of the Journal of Chemical
Education, Department of Chemistry, University of Wisconsin-Madison,
1101 University Avenue, Madison, WI 53706-1396: (608) 262-5153 (voice) or
(608) 262-0381 (FAX).

a. KC? Discoverer with Knowledgeable Counselor, by Daniel Cabrol, John W. Moore and Robert C. Rittenhouse. Special Issue 2, for IBM PS/2, PC compatible computers.

b. KC? Discoverer: Exploring the Properties of the Chemical Elements, by Aw Feng and John W. Moore. Vol. I B, No. 1, for IBM PS/2, PC compatible computers.

c. KC? Discoverer?, by Michael Liebl, Vol. IV A, No. 2, for all Apple II computers.

d. The Periodic Table Stack, by Michael Farris. Vol. I C, No. 1, for the Apple Macintosh.

4.Software published by Project SERAPHIM, Department of Chemistry,
University of Wisconsin-Madison, 1101 University Avenue. Madison, Wl
53706-1396: (608) 263-2837 (voice) or (608) 262-0381 (FAX).

For the Apple II computer: AP 207, AP 605.

5. Videodiscs published by JCE: Software, a publication of the Journal of Chemical
Education, Department of Chemistry, University of Wisconsin-Madison,
1101 University Avenue. Madison, Wl 53706-1396: (608) 262-5153 (voice) or
(608) 262-0381 (FAX).

a. “Changes of State in Bromine,” a chapter on The World of Chemistry: Selected Demonstrations and Animations: Disc II (double sided, 60 min.), Special Issue 4.

b. “Bromination of Alkanes,” “Addition Reactions of Alkenes,” and “Acetylene – Preparation and Reactions,” three chapters on the videodisc
Demonstrations in Organic Chemistry (double sided, 60 min.), Special
Issue 6.

c. The Periodic Table Videodisc (single side, 30 min.). Special Issue 1. The videodisc includes frames of the following:

6.The Science Series of Media Guild Video (England) provides excellent
demonstrations of the reactions of Na through S with F₂ in the videotape
segment “Elements Organized.” These are demonstrations that cannot be
done in a normal classroom.

7. A section of the CHEM Study film Chemical Families deals with halogens and
is recommended, as is the CHEM Study film Bromine: Element from the Sea .
New versions of the CHEM Study films have recently been released as
videotapes. Available from Ward’s Natural Science Establishment, P.O. Box
92912, Rochester, NY 14692-9012. Toll free: 800-962-2660.

8. Coronet Films 1966 production The Halogens has been recommended as
appropriate. Coronet/NTI Film and Video, 108 Wilmot Road, Deerfield, IL
60015; (800) 621-2131; (708) 940-3640 (FAX).
 

The primary equipment requirement for this module is availability of fume hoods and adequate ventilation within the room where activities are to be conducted. The venting of both the hoods and the room should be to the outside and not to another room or rooms within the building.