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Silver oxide flash powder 💥 This special flash powder composition uses silver oxide as an oxidizing agent and magnesium powder. During the reaction elemental silver is formed, which leaves a black stain on the paper. Ag2O + Mg -> MgO + 2Ag

Silver oxide flash powder 💥 This special flash powder composition uses silver oxide as an oxidizing agent and magnesium powder. During the reaction elemental silver is formed, which leaves a black stain on the paper. Ag2O + Mg -> MgO + 2Ag

The reaction in this experiment is termed an iodine clock reaction because it is the molecular iodine (I2) that undergoes the sudden concentration change. When the iodine concentration increases, it reacts with the starch in the solution to form a complex

The reaction in this experiment is termed an iodine clock reaction because it is the molecular iodine (I2) that undergoes the sudden concentration change. When the iodine concentration increases, it reacts with the starch in the solution to form a complex

The chemical reaction between iodine pentoxide and very fine iron powder. Both are mixed and ignited. During the reaction, Iron is oxidized to form iron oxide and iodine pentoxide is reduced to elemental iodine. 3I2O5 + 10Fe -> 3I2 + 5Fe2O3 ( @reaction

The chemical reaction between iodine pentoxide and very fine iron powder. Both are mixed and ignited. During the reaction, Iron is oxidized to form iron oxide and iodine pentoxide is reduced to elemental iodine. 3I2O5 + 10Fe -> 3I2 + 5Fe2O3 ( @reaction

Crystals are beautiful, but more beautiful are the processes of forming crystals. This film recorded the crystallization processes of 5 salts. We first added droplets of saturated salt solutions on glass slides. The evaporation of water initiated the crys

Crystals are beautiful, but more beautiful are the processes of forming crystals. This film recorded the crystallization processes of 5 salts. We first added droplets of saturated salt solutions on glass slides. The evaporation of water initiated the crys

NaClO4 from NaClO3 via acetone

NaClO4 from NaClO3 via acetone

2LiH + 2N2O ---> Li2O + 2N2 + H2O ( by ChemicalForce)

2LiH + 2N2O ---> Li2O + 2N2 + H2O ( by ChemicalForce)

Nitrous oxide reacting with Phenylacetylene (By ChemicalForce)

Nitrous oxide reacting with Phenylacetylene (By ChemicalForce)

Chameleon chemical reaction is redox reaction which show a beautiful colour change. Permanganate MnO4 is reduced by sucrose under alkaline environment. During the reaction, KMnO4(violet) is reduced to K2MnO4(green), then it further reduced to MnO2 (brown/

Chameleon chemical reaction is redox reaction which show a beautiful colour change. Permanganate MnO4 is reduced by sucrose under alkaline environment. During the reaction, KMnO4(violet) is reduced to K2MnO4(green), then it further reduced to MnO2 (brown/

The reaction of nitrous oxide (N2O) and carbon disulfide (CS2) gases is initiated with a flame, producing carbon dioxide (CO2), sulfur dioxide (SO2), nitrogen (N2), and sulfur (S8). As the gases burn, a bright blue light and a bark-like sound are observed

The reaction of nitrous oxide (N2O) and carbon disulfide (CS2) gases is initiated with a flame, producing carbon dioxide (CO2), sulfur dioxide (SO2), nitrogen (N2), and sulfur (S8). As the gases burn, a bright blue light and a bark-like sound are observed

Copper(II) complexes and precipitates

Copper(II) complexes and precipitates

The copper nitrate fountain Cu(s) + 4HNO3(aq) ——> Cu(NO3)2(aq) + 2NO2(g) + 2H2O(l)

The copper nitrate fountain Cu(s) + 4HNO3(aq) ——> Cu(NO3)2(aq) + 2NO2(g) + 2H2O(l)

Cesium in Water

Cesium in Water

Copper wire & silver nitrate solution

Copper wire & silver nitrate solution

Copper + Silver Nitrate → Copper(II) Nitrate + Silver ------ Microscopic timelapse

Copper + Silver Nitrate → Copper(II) Nitrate + Silver ------ Microscopic timelapse

Blood vs Hydrogen Peroxide

Blood vs Hydrogen Peroxide

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Magnesium and Nitric Acid Reaction

Magnesium and Nitric Acid Reaction

2Al + 3Br2 → 2AlBr3 The violent reaction between liquid bromine and pieces of aluminum foil

2Al + 3Br2 → 2AlBr3 The violent reaction between liquid bromine and pieces of aluminum foil

Sodium azide (NaN3) is a super reactive, inorganic compound that decomposes, when ignited, forming its elemental components. 2NaN3 -> 2Na + 3N2 In the video, the sodium metal formed, reacts further with oxygen to create sodium peroxide.

Sodium azide (NaN3) is a super reactive, inorganic compound that decomposes, when ignited, forming its elemental components. 2NaN3 -> 2Na + 3N2 In the video, the sodium metal formed, reacts further with oxygen to create sodium peroxide.

Silver Nitrate + Copper

Silver Nitrate + Copper

KMnO4+NaOH+Sugar. Potassium permanganate turns into MnO4-(purple), MnO4-2 (green-blue) and MnO2- (yellow)

KMnO4+NaOH+Sugar. Potassium permanganate turns into MnO4-(purple), MnO4-2 (green-blue) and MnO2- (yellow)

At the bottom of the test tube is liquid phenylacetylene and on top, we have liquified chlorine. When a UV laser is pointed at both, a cool reaction takes place and tetrachloroethylbenzene is formed (black). (Video by ChemicalForce)

At the bottom of the test tube is liquid phenylacetylene and on top, we have liquified chlorine. When a UV laser is pointed at both, a cool reaction takes place and tetrachloroethylbenzene is formed (black). (Video by ChemicalForce)

The liquid filled in the bottle is boric acid dissolved in methanol

The liquid filled in the bottle is boric acid dissolved in methanol

A solution of lead (II) nitrate is dropped into a solution of potassium iodide, forming a brilliant yellow lead (II) iodide precipitate

A solution of lead (II) nitrate is dropped into a solution of potassium iodide, forming a brilliant yellow lead (II) iodide precipitate