Pouring Molten Metals into Water. COOL!  (Aluminum, Thermite, Lead + More!)

Pouring Molten Metals into Water. COOL! (Aluminum, Thermite, Lead + More!)

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Science, Chemistry

1st - 6th Grade

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The video explores the reactions of various metals with water, including pewter, tin, lead, bismuth, zinc, aluminum, and thermite. It demonstrates how each metal behaves when molten and in contact with water, highlighting the unique properties and reactions, such as steam explosions and the creation of metal sculptures. The video emphasizes safety and debunks myths about the dangers of these reactions.

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7 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main factor that determines the danger of molten metal in water?

The size of the metal pieces

The temperature of the metal

The type of metal used

The amount of water

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which metal forms a hard shell and long spheres when poured into water?

Pewter

Tin

Lead

Bismuth

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What unique property does zinc exhibit when melted?

It turns into dust

It starts sweating

It forms popcorn-like shapes

It explodes on contact with water

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the melting point of aluminum?

1200 degrees Fahrenheit

800 degrees Fahrenheit

4000 degrees Fahrenheit

350 degrees Fahrenheit

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is thermite primarily composed of?

Rust and aluminum

Zinc and lead

Pewter and iron

Tin and bismuth

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is required to ignite thermite?

Direct sunlight

A spark from a lighter

A match

A small strip of magnesium

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one of the byproducts of the thermite reaction?

Molten zinc

Tin dust

Aluminum oxide balls

Lead spheres