Chemistry · 3 lessons · 4 quick hits

Hydrogen

Making it, catching it, and setting it off. Electrolysis, drain cleaner and foil, and the hydrogen candle.

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  1. Lesson 119:06Electrolysis surprise products (I thought I'd get HYDROGEN GAS...)What happens when you shock salt water (NaCl) with copper electrodes? I tried this a few years ago and was totally shocked!
  2. Lesson 212:53NaOH and Aluminum BOIL and make EXPLOSIVE GAS!Drop different surface area masses of Aluminum into NaOH (sodium hydroxide) solution and measure reaction rate with gases collected by balloons.
  3. Lesson 313:09This is a Hydrogen CandleIn this amazing hydrogen candle experiment, we explore the fascinating chemistry of hydrogen gas combustion and explosive reactions!

Quick hits

Under a minute each. Good for a "watch this" before dinner.