From the article: Top Chemistry Demonstrations & Activities
Part of what makes chemistry such a fun science are memorable chemistry demonstrations! Is there a particular chemistry demonstration that stands out for you as 'the best ever'? Share Your Favorite
Several interesting ones
- Reaction of lithium, sodium, then potassium with water. Burning of ammonium dichromate. Ignition of aluminium powder and iodine with a few drops of water. Melting of gallium spoon. Jelly bear in potassium chlorate, molten. Aluminium foil and hydrochloric acid.
- —Lanthanum
Favorite Reactions
- My favorite has to be the "Old Nassau". :) I'm a chemistry teacher and do some really neat demos with the kids but for SOME reason they always want to see that one.
- —Guest ambl6883
Sulfuric Acid and Sugar
- I have lots of favorites, but one of the best has to be the reaction between sulfuric acid and sugar, producing a growing column of black carbon and a smell somewhat of sulfuric acid and somewhat of caramel.
- —Guest Azareal
