Science with Mike
The Science Behind Underwater Fireworks
Episode 5 | 5m 13s
Acetylene gas (C2H2) is known for making underwater fireworks.
Acetylene gas (C2H2), known for making underwater fireworks, is generated by taking calcium carbine and placing it in water. In this video, Professor Mike Canestaro will be reacting acetylene gas with chlorine (bleach) to produce the underwater chemical reaction. Watch and learn!
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Science with Mike is a local public television program presented by ThinkTV
Science with Mike
The Science Behind Underwater Fireworks
Episode 5 | 5m 13s
Acetylene gas (C2H2), known for making underwater fireworks, is generated by taking calcium carbine and placing it in water. In this video, Professor Mike Canestaro will be reacting acetylene gas with chlorine (bleach) to produce the underwater chemical reaction. Watch and learn!
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