Absorption of UV Light by Ozone
Dehydration of Sugar by Sulfuric Acid
Extinguishing a Magnesium Fire
Extinguishing Candles With Carbon Dioxide
Preparation and Properties of Liquid Oxygen
Preparation and Properties of Sulfur Dioxide
Reaction of Potassium Metal With Bromine
Water Softening- Hard and Soft Water With Soap
Colorful Stalagmites: The Silicate Garden
Preparation and Properties of Carbon Dioxide
Preparation and Properties of Oxygen
Reaction Between Carbon Dioxide and Limewater
Will Tissue Hold Water? Interfacial Tension
Film of Hindenburg Fire
Description: This is a short section showing the newsreel footage of the hydrogen dirigible catching fire and burning. Year is mid-thirties.
Source: UPI
Year: 1936 Vol: N/A Page: N/A
Keywords: Hindenburg, Fire, Lightening, Hydrogen
Rating: 
Hazard: Low
- Electric shock hazard
Effectiveness: Average
- Time to results is high
- Some connection from video to course material
- Video or simulation
- Results are observable with guidance
- No effects are seen by audience
Difficulty: Low
- Video footage
- Simple procedures
- Simple manipulations
Safety Precautions:
- Use of UL approved three-prong plug and outlet
Class: Combustion, Groups IA, IIA, IIIB (1,2, and 13)
Division: General, Inorganic Chemistry
The Demonstration Film of Hindenburg Fire may be found under Thermochemistry- Film of Hindenburg Fire.
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