Chemical Reactions

    By: GEMS

    Review:
    This is another title in the GEMS series. This title is designed for Grades 6 to 10 and explores chemical reactions and conservation of matter as chemicals in a ziplock bag bubble, change color and produce gas, heat and an odor - all safely.

    Other Information:
    Chemical Reactions ($9.00 plus shipping) is available from University of California Berkeley, GEMS, Lawrence Hall of Science #5200, Berkeley, CA 94720-5200. Call 510-642-7262.

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