Diffusion of potassium permanganate as a lecture demonstration

Dropping crystals of potassium permanganate into a tall column of water leads to the slow dissolution and diffusion of the potassium permanganate throughout the column over a semester's time.

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Published in:Journal of chemical education 1969-11, Vol.46 (11), p.758
Main Authors: Conard, C. R, Bent, H. E
Format: Article
Language:English
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Summary:Dropping crystals of potassium permanganate into a tall column of water leads to the slow dissolution and diffusion of the potassium permanganate throughout the column over a semester's time.
ISSN:0021-9584
1938-1328
DOI:10.1021/ed046p758