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Luminol Test

Luminol Test

Learners mix a solution containing luminol and copper with a fake blood solution. A chemical reaction between the luminol solution and fake blood (hydrogen peroxide) show learners a blue glow. Forensic scientists spray luminol onto surfaces at crime scenes to detect invisible blood stains. Luminol solution reacts with blood, changing the structure of the molecule and temporarily adding energy. This energy causes the luminol to glow. This...

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Keywords:
Life Science, Physical Science, History/Policy/Law, NSDL, Biological Science, Chemiluminescence, Forensics, Crime Scene, Blood, Physics, Crime Scene Investigation, Health/Medicine, Chemical Reactions, Crime, Electron, Luminol, Light, Chemistry, Human Body, Solutions, Light and Optics, CSI, Circulation
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Material Type:
Simulation
Date Added to MERLOT:
July 27, 2016
Date Modified in MERLOT:
July 27, 2016
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Submitter:
Barbra Bied Sperling
Primary Audience:
Middle School, High School
Technical Format:
Website
Mobile Compatibility:
Not specified at this time
Language:
English
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Unknown
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No
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Unknown
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