Chemistry Time with Chris and Josh

This is an entry for the Kavli Science Video Contest produced by Joshua Hamilton and Christopher Burkhalter from West... » More

This is an entry for the Kavli Science Video Contest produced by Joshua Hamilton and Christopher Burkhalter from West Springfield High School. In this video we prove that Science (Chemistry in particular) is much cooler than just baking soda and vinegar volcanoes by demonstrating the awesome power of a thermite reaction. The reaction requires a large amount of initial energy to ignite, which we achieve by a simple oxidation reaction between potassium permanganate and glycerin, which in turn lights a magnesium strip. This energy sets off the single replacement thermite reaction, in which aluminum and ferric oxide react to create aluminum oxide and molten iron. Enjoy!
Music:"Generic Dance Song 3 V4" by "SuperRaWR (Steven-Polley)"
"Good Morning" by "Durn"
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