Forensic Chemistry of Unknown Substances

ALD9006
Aldon Corporation

Often times, when collecting evidence at a crime scene, investigators may recover substances they are unable to identify in the field. Along with evidence such as fingerprints, hair, fibers, etc., there may be traces of unknown chemicals or powders left behind by the perpetrator or perpetrators. 

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Small Group Learning, Forensic Chemistry of Unknown Substances ALD9006-SGL $41.50
Distance Learning: Forensic Chemistry of Unknown Substances ALD1507 $34.00

Evidence of this nature is sent to the crime lab for identification. In this experiment, you will use your observation skills, senses, and chemical tests on a series of known substances as well as two unknown substances. You will then attempt to identify the mystery substances based on your observations and recorded data. Kit contains enough material for 15 groups. Teacher’s Manual and Student Study Guide copymasters are included.


Aligned to the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS)*


Disciplinary Core Ideas: PS1.A; PS1.B

Performance Expectations: MS-PS1-2

Cross Cutting Concepts: Patterns

Engineering Practices: Analyzing and Interpreting Data 


Kit Includes:

  • 0 Reaction Plates
  • 30g Baking Powder
  • 30g Baking Soda
  • 30g Corn Starch
  • 30g Talcum Powder
  • 30g Salt
  • 30g Gelatin
  • 30g Mystery Substance #1
  • 30g Mystery Substance #2
  • 30mL Biuret Reagent
  • 30mL Dilute Lugol’s Iodine
  • 30mL Acetic Acid


Regulatory Note: Small Qty Exemption 49CFR173.4


*”Next Generation Science Standards” is a registered trademark of Achieve. Neither Achieve nor the lead states and partners that developed the Next Generation Science Standards was involved in the production of, and does not endorse, this product.

 WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including Respirable crystalline silica, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer.  For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.

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