Chemical Mystery #11: Too hot to boil?!
In this Chemical Mystery, a metal sphere is heated until it glows orange-hot, and then it is placed in some water. Watch what happens next:
Can you explain these results? If you have any ideas about what is going on, share them in the comments.
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Tom Kuntzleman
Wayne State University Assistant Professor of Teaching - Chemistry
ChemEd X Associate_Editor, Author, Reviewer, Contributor, Subscriber
I have taught science at all levels from Kindergarten through upper division undergraduate. Member of ACS, AACT.