The video displays a neat trick you can do for your students. What do you suppose is the secret behind this trick? Hint: It has to do with chemistry!
My students and I intend to use a high-speed camera to film a variety of chemistry experiments in slow motion. The first reaction we have decided to film is the “Whoosh Bottle”. You can read more about this pa
When water contacts burning charcoal, hydrogen gas and carbon monoxide gas form.
The reaction of magnesium with carbon dioxide (dry ice) is demonstrated. Despite the absence of air, the magnesium continues to glow.
Hydrogen-filled soap bubbles are ignited producing small explosions.
Hydrogen plus some oxygen produces louder explosions.
Hydrogen plus more oxygen produces even louder explosions.
