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Classic chemistry experiments: producing a foam

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Examine how a stable foam is produced and what reactions are involved

This experiment examines how a stable foam is produced and what reactions are involved.

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This practical is part of our Classic chemistry experiments collection.

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Reactions and synthesis

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Republic of Ireland
- Junior Cycle
  - Science
    - Chemical world
      - Building blocks
        2. Develop and use models to describe the nature of matter; demonstrate how they provide a simple way to to account for the conservation of mass, changes of state, physical change, chemical change, mixtures, and their separation.

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