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| Combustion of Polyethylene and Polystyrene |
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Polyethylene and polystyrene are used to make many familiar objects. When polystyrene from a plastic medicine cup is burned, it gives off a smoky flame characteristic of aromatic compounds. Polyethylene from a milk bottle burns with a non-smoky flame.
Discussion
Samples of polystyrene and polyethylene are shown and small portions are burned in air. Polystyrene gives off a smoky flame characteristic of aromatic compounds. Polyethylene burns with a non-smoky flame.
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Design, Text and Demonstrator:
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Gary Trammell
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University of Illinois at Springfield, Springfield, IL 62794
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Videographer/Editor:
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Steve Dykema
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University of Illinois at Springfield, Springfield, IL 62794
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Voice:
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Margaret Biddle
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University of Wisconsin - Madison, Madison, WI 53706
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Audio Production:
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Greg Minix
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University of Wisconsin - Madison, College of Engineering, Madison, WI 53706
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Jerrold J. Jacobsen
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University of Wisconsin - Madison, Madison, WI 53706
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