Best Aluminum Can Experiment EVER!!!

What if you could release the energy stored in an aluminum can?
In this experiment, I cut up a Juice Monster can and react it with highly concentrated sodium hydroxide to generate hydrogen gas, inflating a balloon using the chemical energy stored in aluminum. This works because aluminum is amphoteric, reacting with strong bases to produce hydrogen.
This demo also highlights why aluminum recycling matters — recycled cans require 95% less energy than making new ones. Watch how much energy was hiding in this can!
⚠️ Do NOT try this at home — this is performed with proper lab equipment and safety controls.