http://www.instructables.com Fri, 24 May 2013 21:37:07 PDT BLOX v1.01 http://www.instructables.com/id/kitchen-science-making-fireballs-in-your-hands/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW9/2BAX/HFSHVZBV/FW92BAXHFSHVZBV.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW9/2BAX/HFSHVZBV/FW92BAXHFSHVZBV.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW9/2BAX/HFSHVZBV/FW92BAXHFSHVZBV.SMALL.jpg scooterdad Have you always wanted to hold fire in your hands like a superhero ?  This video is a demonstration of how, with the use of some items from the kitchen you can hold flames in your hands, Its totally safe as long as you prescribe to the usual rules of kitchen science, Safety first,  Ensure the enviro...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 5 May 2013 06:29:05 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Making-a-Hail-Pad-without-any-Styrofoam-or-Foil/
Make a Hail-Pad without any Styrofoam or Foil! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGT/1VR7/HBNXWW62/FGT1VR7HBNXWW62.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGT/1VR7/HBNXWW62/FGT1VR7HBNXWW62.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGT/1VR7/HBNXWW62/FGT1VR7HBNXWW62.SMALL.jpg 3ddementor In accordance to one of the Citizen Science challenges from SciStarter.com,  it describes to create an inexpensive and efficient type of hail-pad for organizations such as the CoCoRaHS, that can accurately display the size, orientation and number of hailstones throughout a hailstorm. This challenge ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 9 Jan 2013 23:42:49 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Introduction-for-Baking-Soda-and-Vinegar/
Introduction for Baking Soda and Vinegar - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FM6/QSBS/HA4MBMD3/FM6QSBSHA4MBMD3.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FM6/QSBS/HA4MBMD3/FM6QSBSHA4MBMD3.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FM6/QSBS/HA4MBMD3/FM6QSBSHA4MBMD3.SMALL.jpg djrunner29 This will show you steps of making the experiment right.  Step 1 for Baking Soda and Vinegar The first step is to fill the plastic canister about 1/4 of the way with vinegar.  Step 2 for Baking Soda and Vinegar Then you want to fill the cap with baking soda ( If you can find the canisters that...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 10 Dec 2012 16:33:12 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Baking-Soda-Vinegar/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDG/S06X/HA4MBMCD/FDGS06XHA4MBMCD.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDG/S06X/HA4MBMCD/FDGS06XHA4MBMCD.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDG/S06X/HA4MBMCD/FDGS06XHA4MBMCD.SMALL.jpg djrunner29 The supplies you will need for this experiment with baking soda and vinegar is first a plastic canister, preferably one with a whole in the cap to make it easier to put the baking soda in. Second is vinegar and baking soda the two main supplies. Lastly a little water to soften the baking soda. 
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 10 Dec 2012 16:12:33 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Build-a-Real-Working-Brain-Ray-Transcran/
How to Build a Real Working "Brain Ray" (Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation Demo) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4L/8ZXT/H8RK8JKN/F4L8ZXTH8RK8JKN.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4L/8ZXT/H8RK8JKN/F4L8ZXTH8RK8JKN.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4L/8ZXT/H8RK8JKN/F4L8ZXTH8RK8JKN.SMALL.jpg TheHomebrewGuru Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation is a method for stimulating brain tissue, and in recent years there has been much research on this method as a replacement for Electroconvulsive (Shock) Therapy to combat mental disorders such as depression. Trans-cranial Magnetic Stimulation is a safer non-invasive...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 27 Oct 2012 18:39:45 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Snap-through-stability/
Snap-through-stability - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/static/defaultIMG/default.SQUARE2.png http://www.instructables.com/static/defaultIMG/file/PDF.gif http://www.instructables.com/static/defaultIMG/file/PDF.gif skorpijon Snap-through-stability experiment
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Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 14 Oct 2012 08:25:28 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-see-alpha-particles/
How to see alpha particles - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYP/PPOO/H672M0A3/FYPPPOOH672M0A3.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYP/PPOO/H672M0A3/FYPPPOOH672M0A3.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYP/PPOO/H672M0A3/FYPPPOOH672M0A3.SMALL.jpg Higgs Boson I've been looking for a simple experiment I could do involving physics that I already had all of the materials for. After a bit of searching online I came across a project on inventgeek.com using a webcam and smoke detector, and of course I had to build it. basically you will be able to see small wh...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 2 Sep 2012 14:40:35 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Magicolor-shadow-lamps/
Magicolor shadow lamps - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJC/9JBF/H2WEQ9J6/FJC9JBFH2WEQ9J6.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJC/9JBF/H2WEQ9J6/FJC9JBFH2WEQ9J6.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJC/9JBF/H2WEQ9J6/FJC9JBFH2WEQ9J6.SMALL.jpg ynze Blending colored light beams is absolutely amazing and fascinating!  By hacking three (extremely cheap) Ikea spotlights into red, green and blue light sources, you can make a fascinating science experiment set-up or museum exhibit. There are two things about this experiment / activity that I really...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 4 Jun 2012 21:42:56 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/make-your-own-plate-tectonics/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVS/3LAM/H1AH70B2/FVS3LAMH1AH70B2.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVS/3LAM/H1AH70B2/FVS3LAMH1AH70B2.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVS/3LAM/H1AH70B2/FVS3LAMH1AH70B2.SMALL.jpg Ray Power I am very proud to give you my very first instructable! And what better place to start than with an educational one, the most noble of all!!! While at school I loved geography and geology and all that stuff about the glaciers but I could never fully appreciate the Plate Tectonics theory. I got to th...
By: Ray Power

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 23 Apr 2012 02:49:15 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Happy-approximately-pi-day-March-22/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8Y/2T0T/H01N7I2D/F8Y2T0TH01N7I2D.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8Y/2T0T/H01N7I2D/F8Y2T0TH01N7I2D.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8Y/2T0T/H01N7I2D/F8Y2T0TH01N7I2D.SMALL.jpg alejandroerickson This is a little late for pi day, but March 22nd is the perfect day to post this approximation of Pi.  The man behind the calculation is Comte de Buffon, 1707-1788. To try this yourself you'll need a large-ish flat surface with parallel lines at regular intervals (same distances between them), and ...
By: alejandroerickson

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 22 Mar 2012 10:39:34 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-a-Bouquet-of-Multicolored-Carnations/
Make Multicolored Carnations . . . With Science! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNC/OJZL/GKAYXZQC/FNCOJZLGKAYXZQC.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNC/OJZL/GKAYXZQC/FNCOJZLGKAYXZQC.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNC/OJZL/GKAYXZQC/FNCOJZLGKAYXZQC.SMALL.jpg depotdevoid Inspired by user NurdRage's video of how to make your flowers glow under UV light, I revisited an old science experiment from middle school.  India and I turned a bland spray of white carnations into this lovely bouquet of multicolored flowers, just in time for Valentine's Day. So come along and j...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 20 Feb 2011 23:40:03 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Still-Smoking-Watch-This-HQ-Short-Edition/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZZ/YEAM/GH4X0TKZ/FZZYEAMGH4X0TKZ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZZ/YEAM/GH4X0TKZ/FZZYEAMGH4X0TKZ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZZ/YEAM/GH4X0TKZ/FZZYEAMGH4X0TKZ.SMALL.jpg Samimy This video shows how Tar is being extracted by machine using 400 high tar cigarettes.
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 30 Nov 2010 19:16:25 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-Potassium-Chlorate-from-Bleach/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZH/CT2A/FUPUPMI1/FZHCT2AFUPUPMI1.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZH/CT2A/FUPUPMI1/FZHCT2AFUPUPMI1.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZH/CT2A/FUPUPMI1/FZHCT2AFUPUPMI1.SMALL.jpg NurdRage How to Make Potassium Chlorate from Bleach and sodium-free salt. Warning: This produces small amounts of chlorine gas, this should be done outside or in a fumehood. Potassium chlorate is a useful oxidizer and small amounts can be easily made using household chemicals. Start by boiling a large quan...
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Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 26 Aug 2010 19:09:01 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Turn-Copper-Pennies-into-Silver-and-Gold-Chemistr/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEY/BTMU/G9C6ZF01/FEYBTMUG9C6ZF01.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEY/BTMU/G9C6ZF01/FEYBTMUG9C6ZF01.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEY/BTMU/G9C6ZF01/FEYBTMUG9C6ZF01.SMALL.jpg NurdRage In a display of alchemy we turn copper pennies into silver and finally to gold. Obviously it's a chemistry trick but still impressive. First we get 30g of zinc sulfate and dissolve it into 100mL of water. Zinc sulfate was made back in our video on making a copper sulfate and zinc battery: http://...
By: NurdRage

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 20 May 2010 20:16:04 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Make-Ammonium-Nitrate/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7C/G9AV/G8C3UJXC/F7CG9AVG8C3UJXC.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7C/G9AV/G8C3UJXC/F7CG9AVG8C3UJXC.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7C/G9AV/G8C3UJXC/F7CG9AVG8C3UJXC.SMALL.gif NurdRage In this video we make ammonium nitrate from various off-the-shelf chemicals. Note: This is not cheaper than buying it directly, once again our objective is to explore the chemistry. Warning: The chemicals are corrosive and ammonia has a horrible smell, work outside or in a fumehood and wear gloves...
By: NurdRage

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 24 Apr 2010 18:42:31 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-A-Cloud-Disappear/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRS/K6BJ/G68GX1LA/FRSK6BJG68GX1LA.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRS/K6BJ/G68GX1LA/FRSK6BJG68GX1LA.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRS/K6BJ/G68GX1LA/FRSK6BJG68GX1LA.SMALL.jpg signalred Using simple science create a cloud in a bottle then make it disappear. Very easy to perform. It's really fun to do. You definitely should try this one!
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 1 Mar 2010 19:20:29 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Gummy-Bear-Experiment-with-molten-Potassium-chlo-1/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8H/V9P7/G5KPAFPK/F8HV9P7G5KPAFPK.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8H/V9P7/G5KPAFPK/F8HV9P7G5KPAFPK.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8H/V9P7/G5KPAFPK/F8HV9P7G5KPAFPK.SMALL.jpg cforchemistryhd This is the gummy bear experiment which gummy bear is added to molten chlorate, in such oxygen-rich environment with sufficient temperature, gummy bear bursts into lilac flame vigorously when contac with molten chlorate. Both Gummy Bear and boiling tube sacrificed for this demonstration. Please rat...
By: cforchemistryhd

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 12 Feb 2010 10:17:20 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Negative-X-fire-starts-with-water-Zinc-Ammoniu-1/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF9/RVR0/G4PBX2CA/FF9RVR0G4PBX2CA.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF9/RVR0/G4PBX2CA/FF9RVR0G4PBX2CA.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF9/RVR0/G4PBX2CA/FF9RVR0G4PBX2CA.SMALL.jpg cforchemistryhd Please visit http://www.youtube.comCforChemistryHD for more! The famous fire starts with water experiment, in which Zinc powder, ammonium nitrate and sodium chloride mixed together. Chloride ion introduces the oxidation of Zinc and bursts into flame. Music: That's a Wrap by Kevin MacLeod @ incompe...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 23 Jan 2010 11:23:02 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Home-Experiment-Newtons-First-LawLaw-of-Inertia/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPG/0ZY1/G4PBOPQD/FPG0ZY1G4PBOPQD.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPG/0ZY1/G4PBOPQD/FPG0ZY1G4PBOPQD.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPG/0ZY1/G4PBOPQD/FPG0ZY1G4PBOPQD.SMALL.jpg ThirstForScience This is a variation of the classic pulling out the table cloth experiment. The pen cap can be substituted for anything small enough to fit inside of the bottle's neck. If you find it difficult, you can try using something that is shorter, such as a pebble. An object at rest tends to stay at rest an...
By: ThirstForScience

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 23 Jan 2010 10:21:18 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Stacking-Liquids-Home-Experiment/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBD/6EPS/G4PBOPPE/FBD6EPSG4PBOPPE.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBD/6EPS/G4PBOPPE/FBD6EPSG4PBOPPE.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBD/6EPS/G4PBOPPE/FBD6EPSG4PBOPPE.SMALL.jpg ThirstForScience An easy home experiment; create a tower of liquids. The liquids near the bottom are more dense while the objects on top are less dense. This can also be used to determine the relative density of solid objects. Place them in the container and see where they float. Check www.monkeyvsgravity.com for m...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 23 Jan 2010 10:10:24 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Flying-Tea-Bag-Home-Science-Experiment/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXE/U1AV/G4PBOPOB/FXEU1AVG4PBOPOB.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXE/U1AV/G4PBOPOB/FXEU1AVG4PBOPOB.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXE/U1AV/G4PBOPOB/FXEU1AVG4PBOPOB.SMALL.jpg ThirstForScience BE CAREFUL WHERE YOU TRY THIS! PERFORM WITH ADULT SUPERVISION. Warm air rises. When the tea bag is burned, it fills with warm air. When the warm air rises it carries the tea bag with it. This is similar to how a hot air balloon works. Check out my website www.monkeyvsgravity.com or subscribe to my...
By: ThirstForScience

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 23 Jan 2010 10:04:14 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-SMASH-GLOW-Crystals/ http://cdn.instructables.com/FGN/TY3C/G43E4LQS/FGNTY3CG43E4LQS.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FGN/TY3C/G43E4LQS/FGNTY3CG43E4LQS.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FGN/TY3C/G43E4LQS/FGNTY3CG43E4LQS.SMALL.jpg NurdRage In this video we make triboluminescent or smash-glow crystals. Triboluminescence is the phenomena where light is generated when something is rubbed or fractured. The exact mechanism by which triboluminescence works is still under investigation, but the best theories so far propose that the breaking...
By: NurdRage

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 10 Jan 2010 02:07:27 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Potassium-chlorate-and-sugar-initiated-by-Conc-Su/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDJ/6WLO/G3TE15DY/FDJ6WLOG3TE15DY.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDJ/6WLO/G3TE15DY/FDJ6WLOG3TE15DY.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDJ/6WLO/G3TE15DY/FDJ6WLOG3TE15DY.SMALL.jpg cforchemistryhd Please al visit www.youtube.com/CforChemistryHD for more upcoming videos! How to: 1. Mix sugar and potassium chlorate 2. Add concentrated sufuric acid to the mixture. This reaction produce purplish flame when Conc. suulfuric acid is added to the mixture. The principle behind the initiation could b...
By: cforchemistryhd

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 3 Jan 2010 10:20:13 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-A-Gravity-Soda-Holder/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTW/HLVA/G3E2GAF9/FTWHLVAG3E2GAF9.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTW/HLVA/G3E2GAF9/FTWHLVAG3E2GAF9.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTW/HLVA/G3E2GAF9/FTWHLVAG3E2GAF9.SMALL.jpg signalred Learn how to make this cool gravity soda holder. Great conversation piece! Look for the plans at the end of the video. Pause to write them down. Very simple to make.
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Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 19 Dec 2009 21:38:44 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Make-Phosphorescent-Glow-in-the-Dark-Powd/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZE/DYHV/G33OQ8ON/FZEDYHVG33OQ8ON.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZE/DYHV/G33OQ8ON/FZEDYHVG33OQ8ON.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZE/DYHV/G33OQ8ON/FZEDYHVG33OQ8ON.SMALL.jpg NurdRage How to make phosphorescent glow in the dark powder. Also known as luminescent, photoluminescent or simply glow powder. Warning: This experiment uses mildly toxic chemicals, wear gloves when handling them. In addition, the combustion reaction must be performed outside or in a fume-hood due to the res...
By: NurdRage

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 13 Dec 2009 16:51:36 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-A-Perpetual-Spinner/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F06/7SEO/G2HE0AMT/F067SEOG2HE0AMT.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F06/7SEO/G2HE0AMT/F067SEOG2HE0AMT.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F06/7SEO/G2HE0AMT/F067SEOG2HE0AMT.SMALL.jpg signalred Using a few simple items and a little science, create a perpetual spinner. Fun for kids!
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 1 Dec 2009 19:36:57 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Space-Frame-Structure-Force-Sensors/
Space Frame Structure Force Sensors - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTX/8ULH/G1QWAY46/FTX8ULHG1QWAY46.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTX/8ULH/G1QWAY46/FTX8ULHG1QWAY46.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTX/8ULH/G1QWAY46/FTX8ULHG1QWAY46.SMALL.jpg kronick Space frames are super efficient structures made entirely from straight pieces of material, joined together at their ends to form complex 3D shapes.They can look like this, this, or this. They can be gigantic, but are also cool on a small scale, like this space frame bench I built.Their advantages i...
By: kronick

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 10 Nov 2009 01:25:42 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Thunder-in-a-Test-tube-with-Ethanol-and-Acetone/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGC/ODWW/G1QVZ2VP/FGCODWWG1QVZ2VP.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGC/ODWW/G1QVZ2VP/FGCODWWG1QVZ2VP.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGC/ODWW/G1QVZ2VP/FGCODWWG1QVZ2VP.SMALL.jpg cforchemistry This reaction is called "Thunder in a Test tube", sometimes "Testube Thunderstorm", simply becuase internal combustions of ethanol ,acetone (or other similar flammable organic liquid), producing sound, light similar to that of lightning, and the unexpectable result of it.Please rate, comment and sub...
By: cforchemistry

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 7 Nov 2009 10:01:29 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Gummy-Bear-Experiment-with-molten-Potassium-chlo/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FET/CTM7/G1BB7V66/FETCTM7G1BB7V66.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FET/CTM7/G1BB7V66/FETCTM7G1BB7V66.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FET/CTM7/G1BB7V66/FETCTM7G1BB7V66.SMALL.jpg cforchemistry This is the gummy bear experiment which gummy bear is added to molten chlorate, in such oxygen-rich environment with sufficient temperature, gummy bear bursts into lilac flame vigorously when contac with molten chlorate. Both Gummy Bear and boiling tube sacrificed for this demonstration. Please rat...
By: cforchemistry

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 29 Oct 2009 10:59:59 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Determine-the-Enthalpy-change-in-hydration-of-Anhy/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV4/7NXW/G1BBBXAD/FV47NXWG1BBBXAD.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV4/7NXW/G1BBBXAD/FV47NXWG1BBBXAD.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV4/7NXW/G1BBBXAD/FV47NXWG1BBBXAD.SMALL.jpg cforchemistry This is a video about how to determine the Enthalpy of hydration, I take Magnesium sulfate as an example to illustrate how it is determined. Hydrated MgSO4 and Anhydrous MgSO4 is dissolved seperately and temperature change is recorded, DeltaH of Anhydrous MgSO4 - DeltaH of Hydrated MgSO4 = Enthalpy ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 28 Oct 2009 06:41:33 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Portable-Magnetic-stirrer-in-action/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBT/LQ6J/G145R6GW/FBTLQ6JG145R6GW.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBT/LQ6J/G145R6GW/FBTLQ6JG145R6GW.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBT/LQ6J/G145R6GW/FBTLQ6JG145R6GW.SMALL.jpg cforchemistry This is a stirrer I made previously for my experiment, it is a very common apparatus in laboratory.Although I have the commercial one, I made this to serve the demonstration where portability is critical. I hope you can get an idea how a magnetic stirrer work, and eventually get some inspiration if ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 23 Oct 2009 06:27:56 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Potassium-chlorate-and-sugar-initiated-by-Con-Sul/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH3/DQ46/G0Y6U94H/FH3DQ46G0Y6U94H.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH3/DQ46/G0Y6U94H/FH3DQ46G0Y6U94H.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH3/DQ46/G0Y6U94H/FH3DQ46G0Y6U94H.SMALL.jpg cforchemistry Our channel has moved to www.youtube.com/cforchemistryHD
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Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 17 Oct 2009 11:15:45 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/quotNegative-Xquot-How-to-make-fire-with-water/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FL0/D3GZ/G4PBOW9G/FL0D3GZG4PBOW9G.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FL0/D3GZ/G4PBOW9G/FL0D3GZG4PBOW9G.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FL0/D3GZ/G4PBOW9G/FL0D3GZG4PBOW9G.SMALL.jpg cforchemistry It has been moved to http://www.youtube.com/CforChemistryHD
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Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 4 Oct 2009 10:11:54 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Tsunami-Model/
Tsunami Model - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOC/N3IV/G068I98R/FOCN3IVG068I98R.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOC/N3IV/G068I98R/FOCN3IVG068I98R.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOC/N3IV/G068I98R/FOCN3IVG068I98R.SMALL.jpg walkalongaviation Ever wonder what a tsunami is? Turns out tsunami follow the same physics as shallow water waves on an unimaginable scale (where the ocean, miles deep, is shallow compared to the length of the wave). Here 3 gutter segments are duct taped together to create a shallow water wave tank: The 3 sections of...
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Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 1 Oct 2009 12:57:34 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/quotVolcanoquot-Experiment-with-Ammonium-dichr/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FD9/E3UM/G068LJEC/FD9E3UMG068LJEC.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FD9/E3UM/G068LJEC/FD9E3UMG068LJEC.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FD9/E3UM/G068LJEC/FD9E3UMG068LJEC.SMALL.jpg cforchemistry It is a decompostion reaction, of Ammonium dichromate, this reaction produce steam, Nitrogen gas and Chromium(III) oxide. The decomposition produce large amount of solid, which seems to be a Volcano eruption, hence this is called "Volcano" Experiment.Watch more at http://www.youtube.com/cforchemistr...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 27 Sep 2009 09:12:28 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Dehydration-of-sugar-by-conc-Sulfuric-acid/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNO/IFPY/G068LJEF/FNOIFPYG068LJEF.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNO/IFPY/G068LJEF/FNOIFPYG068LJEF.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNO/IFPY/G068LJEF/FNOIFPYG068LJEF.SMALL.jpg cforchemistry It is very common reaction which demonstrates the dehydrating and oxidizing properties of conc. Sulfuric acid. Sugar is first dehydrated to elemental Carbon and steam, Carbon is further oxidized to Carbon dioxide, sulfur dioxide also produced by reduction of SO4 2-.Watch more at http://www.youtube.c...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 27 Sep 2009 08:26:00 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/quotElephant-Toothpastequot-with-Potassium-per/ http://cdn.instructables.com/FUA/60JC/FZNHOMJ8/FUA60JCFZNHOMJ8.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FUA/60JC/FZNHOMJ8/FUA60JCFZNHOMJ8.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FUA/60JC/FZNHOMJ8/FUA60JCFZNHOMJ8.SMALL.jpg cforchemistry It is a experiment similar to Experiment #2, decomposition of Hydrogen peroxide generate Oxygen, which turns detergent into foam. It is so called "Elephant Toothpaste" because the foam is so much, and come out from beaker just like squeezing out toothpaste.Please rate, comment and subscribe for more...
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 16 Sep 2009 07:04:37 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/quotInstant-Cappuccinoquot-with-Hydrogen-perox/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKH/ZU7T/FZHLB958/FKHZU7TFZHLB958.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKH/ZU7T/FZHLB958/FKHZU7TFZHLB958.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKH/ZU7T/FZHLB958/FKHZU7TFZHLB958.SMALL.jpg cforchemistry A reaction between Potassium permanganate (KMnO4) and Hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) , in which detergent take the advantage of the Effervescence effect to create foam. Noted that Permanganate stinks the foam to brown, and the reaction is exothermic, which makes this reaction seems to be making "Cappuccin...
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 15 Sep 2009 08:05:22 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Decomposition-of-Hydrogen-peroxide-by-Potassium-pe/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA1/OFKX/FZHLAUDH/FA1OFKXFZHLAUDH.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA1/OFKX/FZHLAUDH/FA1OFKXFZHLAUDH.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA1/OFKX/FZHLAUDH/FA1OFKXFZHLAUDH.SMALL.jpg cforchemistry It is a reaction between 50% Hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) and Potassium permanganate (KMnO4) . It is a very vigorous reaction which steam (H2O) and Oxygen (O2) are the desired products, side products include Manganese(IV) oxide (MnO2) and trace amount of Potassium compound.Please rate, comment and subsc...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 14 Sep 2009 03:48:29 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Random-Science-Experiment-725/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3G/CZTA/FYTCH5S6/F3GCZTAFYTCH5S6.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3G/CZTA/FYTCH5S6/F3GCZTAFYTCH5S6.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3G/CZTA/FYTCH5S6/F3GCZTAFYTCH5S6.SMALL.jpg shadowninja31 Here is a random experiment I did. I figure, it's not worth an instructable so I decided it's so easy and short why not post it here? All it is is a few steps and boom- you're done! So here you are just follow the pictures and watch the 5 or so second video and then go do it yourself. The video: htt...
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 2 Sep 2009 17:28:23 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-a-Pencils-Lead-Potentiometer-Experimentatio/
Make a Pencil's Lead Potentiometer (Experimentations) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FT2/0RDB/FYTCOYCS/FT20RDBFYTCOYCS.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FT2/0RDB/FYTCOYCS/FT20RDBFYTCOYCS.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FT2/0RDB/FYTCOYCS/FT20RDBFYTCOYCS.SMALL.jpg Patented Here is a really simple experiment in witch you will make a Kind of potentiometer (Variable Resistor) out of a sheet of paper and a graphite pencil (Lead Pencil)... Impossible you think? Check it out!So first , What is a Potentiometer?Its not very complicated, to make it short, it's a kind of resi...
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 26 Aug 2009 13:55:31 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-a-Test-Tube-Thunderstorm/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB0/8HT6/FYIZ4XF7/FB08HT6FYIZ4XF7.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB0/8HT6/FYIZ4XF7/FB08HT6FYIZ4XF7.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB0/8HT6/FYIZ4XF7/FB08HT6FYIZ4XF7.SMALL.jpg NurdRage In this cool science experiment we make a thunderstorm in a test tube using alcohol, sulfuric acid and potassium permanganate.WARNING:This experiment is extremely dangerous as it involves corrosive acids and flammable liquids with a small, but not negligible, chance of a damaging explosion. Face shi...
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Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 20 Aug 2009 21:45:50 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/A-Paper-Plate-and-Pop-Bottle-Savonius-Wind-Turbine/
A Paper Plate and Pop Bottle Savonius Wind Turbine - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FO2/EP5T/FX55749C/FO2EP5TFX55749C.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FO2/EP5T/FX55749C/FO2EP5TFX55749C.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FO2/EP5T/FX55749C/FO2EP5TFX55749C.SMALL.jpg egbertfitzwilly Build a vertical axis windmill from cardboard and recycled pop bottles to experiment with wind power generation.Small wind turbines have lower energy output than commercial wind turbines, such as those found in wind farms. Commercial generators in the 5-50W range are available for boat or caravan us...
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 15 Jul 2009 20:09:56 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-Sulfuric-acid-metabisulfiteoxidizer-method/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FII/ANLE/FWI9UZXO/FIIANLEFWI9UZXO.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FII/ANLE/FWI9UZXO/FIIANLEFWI9UZXO.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FII/ANLE/FWI9UZXO/FIIANLEFWI9UZXO.SMALL.jpg NurdRage We make concentrated sulfuric acid from sodium metabisulfite, hydrochloric acid and an oxidant such as hydrogen peroxide or nitric acid.Warning: The procedures in this video produce large quantities of toxic gases and deal with highly corrosive acids. All work must be performed in a fume hood with p...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 28 Jun 2009 20:56:42 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Science-Experiment-Inflate-a-Balloon-with-Vinegar/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNY/4NU3/FWA9BS68/FNY4NU3FWA9BS68.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNY/4NU3/FWA9BS68/FNY4NU3FWA9BS68.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNY/4NU3/FWA9BS68/FNY4NU3FWA9BS68.SMALL.jpg sciencebob.com http://www.sciencebob.com has all the instructions to create this balloon inflating contraption that uses the chemical reaction of vinegar and baking soda. Try it out and have fun!
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 23 Jun 2009 16:29:11 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Make-Sodium-Nitrate-A-Potassium-Nitrate-Su/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWQ/4TJK/FT7PVR43/FWQ4TJKFT7PVR43.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWQ/4TJK/FT7PVR43/FWQ4TJKFT7PVR43.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWQ/4TJK/FT7PVR43/FWQ4TJKFT7PVR43.SMALL.jpg NurdRage How to make sodium nitrate, which can substitute for potassium nitrate for most purposes.Note: Sodium Nitrate is somewhat hygroscopic. Stuff you make from it such as pyrotechnic compositions should be used soon after making and not stored for extended periods of time.WARNING: Both procedures produce...
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 14 Apr 2009 10:46:23 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Make-Potassium-Nitrate/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FT0/B1AZ/FT7PTWAK/FT0B1AZFT7PTWAK.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FT0/B1AZ/FT7PTWAK/FT0B1AZFT7PTWAK.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FT0/B1AZ/FT7PTWAK/FT0B1AZFT7PTWAK.SMALL.jpg NurdRage Make Potassium Nitrate from Instant Cold Packs and Potassium HydroxideWarning: This reaction will produce large quantities of toxic ammonia gas. Perform the reaction outside or in a fume hood. Potassium hydroxide is highly corrosive; wear gloves when working with it.Some instant cold packs contain a...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 5 Apr 2009 10:11:26 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Make-Iodine-from-Sulfuric-acid-and-an-Alkal/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1W/UD5W/FSSIKVYC/F1WUD5WFSSIKVYC.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1W/UD5W/FSSIKVYC/F1WUD5WFSSIKVYC.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1W/UD5W/FSSIKVYC/F1WUD5WFSSIKVYC.SMALL.jpg NurdRage How to make elemental iodine from sulfuric acid and sodium or potassium iodide.Warning: Reaction must be done outside or in a fumehood due to production of toxic gases including hydrogen sulfide. Concentrated sulfuric acid is extremely corrosive and dangerous and should be handled in glass container...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 29 Mar 2009 17:39:22 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-To-Make-Slime-Method-2-3/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI5/KL8L/FS8O27MD/FI5KL8LFS8O27MD.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI5/KL8L/FS8O27MD/FI5KL8LFS8O27MD.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI5/KL8L/FS8O27MD/FI5KL8LFS8O27MD.SMALL.jpg sciencebob.com More Slime Fun!A little glue, a little water, a little borax, and a lot of science fun. Turn your kitchen into a science lab today by mixing up a batch of this silly putty-like slime. Guaranteed to bring some science excitment to a rainy day or boring afternoon. Full step by step instructions can b...
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Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 13 Mar 2009 11:22:44 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-an-Erupting-Volcano-Safe/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ3/K1JR/FS8O27KX/FZ3K1JRFS8O27KX.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ3/K1JR/FS8O27KX/FZ3K1JRFS8O27KX.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ3/K1JR/FS8O27KX/FZ3K1JRFS8O27KX.SMALL.jpg sciencebob.com This is a classic experiment and it is very easy to do at home. So after you watch it - TRY IT! All you need is some kind of volcano that you can make, and then a little vinegar and some baking soda from the supermarket. This demonstration shows an acid base reaction. In this kind of reaction, the a...
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