Cellular Respiration Demo using Gummy Bears :)

The video tutorial demonstrates an experiment involving potassium chlorate and gummy bears or sharks. It explains the properties of potassium chlorate, its reaction with organic materials, and the energy release process. The experiment setup is detailed, followed by conducting the experiment and observing the results. The tutorial concludes with a discussion on the observations and the chemical reactions involved.

What does potassium chlorate produce when it breaks down?

• Magnesium sulfate and nitrogen

• Sodium chloride and hydrogen

• Potassium chloride and oxygen

• Calcium carbonate and water

What organic materials are mentioned as reacting with potassium chlorate?

• Salt, vinegar, baking soda, flour

• Water, oil, sand, clay

• Metal, glass, plastic, rubber

• Sugar, protein, leather, wood

What is the purpose of using gummy bears or sharks in the experiment?

• To observe the reaction with an organic material

• To determine the boiling point of water

• To measure the melting point of potassium chlorate

• To test the solubility of potassium chloride

What is observed when potassium chlorate is melted?

• It becomes a red powder

• It turns into a blue gas

• It dissolves in water

• It changes from a white solid to a grayish liquid

What is the white substance formed at the top during the reaction?

• Potassium chloride

• Magnesium oxide

• Sodium bicarbonate

• Calcium sulfate

Why was there soot observed in the experiment?

• The potassium chlorate was impure

• The reaction was too slow

• The gummy shark was too small

• There wasn't enough oxygen for complete combustion

How could the reaction be improved according to the discussion?

• By using smaller pieces of the organic material

• By increasing the amount of potassium chlorate

• By adding more water

• By lowering the temperature