Glowing Tonic Water Fountain
Subject:
Chemistry [1]
Tags:
Chemistry [2]
Quinine [3]
Luminescence [4]
Spectroscopy [5]
Soft drinks [6]
Carbonated water [7]
Tonic water [8]
Tonic [9]
Fluorescence [10]
Ultraviolet [11]
Fountain [12]
Phosphorescence [13]
Glowing Tonic Water Fountain Diana Luna 2B Purpose The purpose of this demonstration is to display the fluorescence of tonic water under a black light and a recreation of Hero?s fountain, which defies the laws of gravity. Supplies Tonic water (preferably 0.75 L) 2-2L soda bottles Fountain connector Black light (or UV light) Tray (to catch overflowing tonic water) Procedure Obtain and clean out two 2- liter soda bottles. Fill one bottle ? full with tonic water. Screw fountain connector onto both bottles. Turn bottles over and fountain will erupt. Why does tonic water glow?