Top 10 Mad Science-Worthy Chemistry Experiments Chemistry is a fascinating science, but it's often taught poorly in today's boring schools. Here's how chemistry should be taught: by mad scientists! Here's Neatorama's list of the Top 10 Mad Science-Worthy Chemistry Experiments: 1. [YouTube Clip] The Briggs-Rauscher reaction is a well known example of oscillating chemical reactions, also known as chemical clocks because the periodicity can be used to tell time. 2. Who'da thunk that Gummy Bear can be so ... violent? [YouTube Clip] 3. Mentos in various carbonated liquids. You've all seen this before. MythBusters explain: According to Hyneman (he's the mustachioed MythBuster), it's a process called "nucleation," in which the particular chemistry of the Mentos candy interacts with the chemistry of the carbonated Diet Coke, causing the carbon dioxide gas, or CO2, to suddenly come out of suspension in the liquid and make a break for freedom. [...]Hyneman says, "There's a cascade that happens with -- it's a little esoteric -- an ion exchange.
Chemistry is EASY! How do you write electron configurations? 15 Awesome Chemistry Experiments You don’t need to watch Breaking Bad to know that chemistry is pretty awesome. Below we explore our favorite 15 chemistry GIFs. Melting Metal With Magnets The Science: The copper wire has a significant amount of AC electricity running through it, causing it to act like a really strong electromagnet. Orange LED Light In Liquid Nitrogen The Science: When an LED is immersed in liquid nitrogen, the electrons lose a lot of thermal energy, even when the light isn’t turned on. Heating Mercury Thiocyanate The Science: It is an inorganic chemical compound, the salt of Hg2+ and the thiocyanate anion. Hydrogen Peroxide Catalyzed by Potassium Iodide The Science: It is a foamy substance caused by the rapid decomposition of hydrogen peroxide. Liquid Nitrogen Mixed With 1500 Ping Pong Balls The Science: After a few moments of suspense, the action happens. Burning Magnesium In Dry Ice Hydrophobic Sand Placed Underwater Putting Out Candles With Carbon Dioxide Deflecting A Water Stream With A Charged Rod