Aluminum Vs Melons = Hand Grenade?!

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.

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

Which melon was used first for pouring the molten aluminum?

• Pumpkin

• Honeydew

• Cantaloupe

• Watermelon

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

What did the aluminum cast from the honeydew melon resemble?

• A cube

• A hand grenade

• A flower

• A star

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

• Ten times grosser

• More pleasant

• Equally gross

• Less gross