Keyestudio
Nylon Synthesis Kit
Nylon Synthesis Kit
- Synthesize an organic polymer from 2 colorless solutions
- Engage students in polymer chemistry
- Learn about the many real-world and career applications of organic chemistry
Perform the popular nylon rope trick with this fun and easy demonstration. Students are first introduced to polymer chemistry and the many applications of nylon. Engage students in a discussion of different types of polymers in the fields of chemistry and the biological sciences. Based on prior knowledge, students make a prediction of what they think will happen during the demonstration. Then, combine 2 colorless solutions to create a strand of polymer that seems to have no end. Students use words and pictures to explain on a molecular level what happened in the polymerization reaction, and big-picture questions encourage critical thinking about the underlying scientific concepts. This demonstration requires approximately 15 min, and materials in the kit are sufficient for it to be performed 10 times.
| Components | Qty | Included? |
|---|---|---|
| 1,6-Hexanediamine, 250 mL in aqueous solution |
1 | Included |
| 4% Sebacoyl Chloride, 250 mL in hexane | 1 | Included |
| Teacher’s Manual with Reproducible Student Sheets | 1 | Included |
| Fume Hood | 1 | Not Included |
| Glass Beaker, 100 mL | 1 | Needed, Not Included |
| Glass Stirring Rod | 1 | Needed, Not Included |
| Graduated Cylinder, 25 mL | 2 | Needed, Not Included |
| Paper Towels | Needed, Not Included |
