Aluminum Vs  Melons = Hand Grenade?!

Aluminum Vs Melons = Hand Grenade?!

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Science, Chemistry

1st - 6th Grade

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The video demonstrates an experiment where molten aluminum is poured into three melons: two cantaloupes and one honeydew. The process involves preparing the melons by cutting holes for the aluminum and venting air. The aluminum is carefully poured into each melon, and the results are observed after cooling. The honeydew melon produced a cast resembling a hand grenade, which was the favorite outcome. The experiment highlights the challenges and outcomes of casting aluminum in organic materials.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the first step in preparing the melons for the aluminum pour?

Freezing the melons

Removing the seeds

Carving a hole in the top

Cutting the melons in half

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which melon was used first for pouring the molten aluminum?

Pumpkin

Honeydew

Cantaloupe

Watermelon

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What challenge is mentioned about pouring aluminum into the melons?

The melons explode

The aluminum spills out

The melons absorb the aluminum

The aluminum cools too quickly

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did the aluminum cast from the honeydew melon resemble?

A cube

A hand grenade

A flower

A star

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did the narrator describe the smell of the honeydew melon compared to the watermelon?

Ten times grosser

More pleasant

Equally gross

Less gross