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Nicholas T. Hartman

Department of Chemistry, Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA 16802

Ed Vitz

Department of Chemistry, Kutztown University, Kutztown, PA 19530

J. Chem. Educ., 2003, 80 (7), p 774

DOI: 10.1021/ed080p774

Publication Date (Web): July 1, 2003

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History, Education, and Documentation

Abstract

An alternative method for initiating the explosion of hydrogen-filled balloons is presented. Inexpensive model-rocket-engine igniters connected to a battery provide a safe method for the remote ignition of these balloons. The demonstration provides a novel alternative to using a wick on a pole as the source of ignition and is particularly applicable to chemistry "magic shows".

Keywords (Audience):

High School / Introductory Chemistry

Keywords (Domain):

Demonstrations

Keywords (Feature):

Tested Demonstrations

Keywords (Subject):

Gases

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