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
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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