Pouring Molten salt into Water - Explosion!

The video explores the explosive reaction of molten salt when poured into water. Initially inspired by another video, the presenter attempts the experiment, expecting a small explosion but instead witnesses a powerful one. Using high-speed cameras, the presenter analyzes the reaction, comparing it to other salts and sodium metal. The conclusion is that the reaction is physical, not chemical, as no pH change is observed. The video highlights the mystery of why sodium chloride behaves differently from other salts.

What was the initial question the narrator wanted to answer about the reaction between molten salt and water?

• Whether it was a chemical or physical reaction

• How to safely conduct the experiment

• The best type of salt to use

• The exact temperature needed for the reaction

What was the narrator's observation when they first poured molten salt into water?

• It resulted in minor splattering

• The water changed color

• The salt dissolved without any reaction

• It caused a massive explosion immediately

Which of the following salts did NOT explode when poured into water?

• Sodium chloride

• Borax

• Table salt

• Sodium metal

What effect protected Borax, sodium carbonate, and boric acid from exploding in water?

• High melting point

• Chemical bonding

• Low reactivity

• Leidenfrost effect

What was the conclusion about the nature of the reaction between molten salt and water?

• It is neither a chemical nor physical reaction

• It is both a chemical and physical reaction

• It is a physical reaction

• It is a chemical reaction

What causes the explosive reaction when molten salt is poured into water?

• Rapid steam expansion

• Reaction with sodium

• Dissolution of salt

• Chemical reaction with chlorine

Why is the Leidenfrost effect significant in the experiments with different salts?

• It lowers the melting point of salts

• It enhances the explosive reaction

• It prevents explosions by creating a protective layer

• It changes the color of the reaction