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Cool Science Videos

Thermite Reaction

Al reduces Fe2O3 to Fe in an extremely exothermic reaction.  This reaction is used industrially to weld iron​.

Sodium and Potassium in Water

This reaction produces enough heat to ignite the H2 produced..

Gold Nanoparticles

Gold Chloride in water is reduced using citrate  to produce nanosized gold seeds.

Liquid Nitrogen

The water in the carnation is frozen and turns to ice.

Group 1 Elements in Water

Reactivity increases down the Group.

Glowing Penny

Acetone reacts with oxygen and the heat from the penny.

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