Thermite - The most Dangerous Paint??

Thermite - The most Dangerous Paint??

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Science, Chemistry

1st - 6th Grade

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The video tutorial explores the creation and testing of thermite paint, a highly flammable substance made using thermite and nitrocellulose from ping pong balls. The process involves dissolving nitrocellulose in acetone to create a paste that carries thermite. The paint is tested on a pumpkin and a plywood board, demonstrating its flammable properties. The video concludes with a discussion on the potential applications of thermite paint, including its use in destroying computer components, while cautioning against its practical use due to safety concerns.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main ingredient in ping pong balls that makes them suitable for creating thermite paint?

Nitrocellulose

Polyethylene

Polystyrene

Polyvinyl chloride

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is used as a solvent to dissolve nitrocellulose in the process of making thermite paint?

Benzene

Acetone

Ethanol

Water

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the first object tested with the thermite paint in the experiment?

A pumpkin

A piece of plywood

A metal chair

A watermelon

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What additional material was sprinkled on the pumpkin to initiate the reaction?

Magnesium powder

Copper wire

Aluminum foil

Iron filings

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the outcome of the thermite paint test on the plywood board?

The board was completely destroyed

The board melted

The board exploded

The board remained intact but charred

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the hypothetical use of thermite paint demonstrated on a computer?

To protect against viruses

To improve cooling

To permanently erase data

To enhance performance

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the recommended alternative to using thermite paint for data protection?

Using a stronger firewall

Encrypting the hard drive

Installing antivirus software

Backing up data regularly