Chemistry · 5 lessons · 6 quick hits

Permanganate volcanoes

Potassium permanganate is a strong oxidizer. Give it glycerin, honey, or syrup and wait for the purple volcano.

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  1. Lesson 13:03Strong oxidizers are scary. (KmnO4 and glycerine react)🔬 Brace yourself for the spectacular theater of an exothermic reaction as glycerin engages in an electrifying dance with the potent Potassium Permanganate (KMnO4)!
  2. Lesson 28:10Mixing KMnO4 with Honey, Syrup, and some other interesting things.Don't try this experiment at home! Check out what happens when we mix Potassium Permanganate with Honey, Syrup, Glycerin, and Isopropyl alcohol!
  3. Lesson 31:44MnO4 Highlights: Syrup, Honey, Alcohol, and Glycerin RxnsDon't try this experiment at home! Check out what happens when we mix Potassium Permanganate with Honey, Syrup, Glycerin, and Isopropyl alcohol!
  4. Lesson 43:13KMnO₄ and Glycerin Volcano ReactionDon't try this experiment at home. In this chemistry demonstration, I show the powerful oxidation reaction between potassium permanganate (KMnO₄) and glycerin (C₃H₈O₃) inside a…
  5. Lesson 57:41Volcano Experiment upgrade: DRY-ICE and LAVA!In this experiment I upgrade the classic baking soda and vinegar volcano to more and more realistic volcanos.

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