Although this experiment works well with methanol, ethanol is preferable for safety reasons. A number of accidents have happened recently involving methanol in similar demonstrations: either too much liquid was left behind in the bottle or the excess was not disposed of appropriately and the vapours from the more volatile methanol found their way to a naked flame during the demonstration. The values quoted above have been chosen to minimise the excess alcohol that needs to be poured out. Spray denatured alcohol (you can buy spirit from any hardware store) 4-7 times (the more the stronger fire power) into the D cap and close it. Insert marble from into 15mm pvc pipe. Press the trigger and shot... The Cosa Nostra whisky was described by Coldiretti as being “from Scotland” and the bottle does carry the designation ‘Scotch whisky’. For that claim to be legitimate a series of legal standards must be met. To be labelled Scotch, the whisky must have been matured for at least three years in oak casks, have a minimum alcoholic strength by volume of 40 per cent, be produced at a distillery in Scotland from water and malted barley and contain no added substances outside water and caramel colouring.

Wear eye protection throughout.The bang is not loud enough for students or the teacher to need to protect their ears.define the terms exothermic and endothermic and understand that chemical reactions are usually accompanied by heat changes; DRINKING ALCOHOL WILL NEVER BE THE SAME: Perfect for Poker, Bachelor parties, Gentlemen's companies, Home bar. Each drinking experience, whether it's a celebration, wedding, anniversary or birthday is special. Make it unique with such beautiful decanter set that will take your Home Decor to the next level. It will be the beginning of many conversations as your guest gravitate towards the decanter in awe of its uniqueness and novelty. The Herald found that Cosa Nostra was produced by a group called Bartex Wine & Spirits based in Poland, from a whisky named Glen Gate which is sold in the Eastern European country. Now that you’ve drank the alcohol, you’re probably at a loss for what to do with the bottle. You don’t want to throw the liquor bottle in recycling, especially if it has a cool design. Jupiter, Jessica. (2013, June 2). 25 Cool Liquor Bottles Worth Buying For the Bottle Alone. Retrieved from,

If using EHT to fire the gun, after launch, switch off the mains. Do NOT touch any wiring or make adjustment if the voltmeter is still registering a voltage. Ethanol (IDA, industrial denatured alcohol), CH 3 CH 2 OH(l),(HIGHLY FLAMMABLE, HARMFUL) – see CLEAPSSHazcard HC040A. Do NOT use any other alcohol other than ethanol (IDA).

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Make a ramp angled at approximately 20 o by propping the end on a number of textbooks. The area in front of the ramp should be clear for at least 20 m (you may need to perform this experiment outside). The demonstration can provide a useful illustration of the principle behind the internal combustion engine. It needs careful pre-lesson preparation, but only takes five minutes to perform.

UNIQUE GIFT SET: Gun shaped. Perfect for all occasions - Birthday, Christmas, Anniversary, Father’s day, Dad gift, Graduation, Wedding, and Retirement. Ultimate whiskey gift set. The gun is completely hollow, allowing you to use it as an interesting decanter and fill it up with your favorite Liquor Scotch Cognac Bourbon Wine Vodka Tequila Whiskey Gin. They accused the businesses of operating “without regard for the pain of the victims and to the detriment of the country’s image”.Teaching goals will vary with the audience. At its simplest level, this demonstration can show younger students how chemical reactions can release energy that we can use to do useful work, like driving an engine. Ruchi. (2012, January 18). Ladoga Imperial Collection Vodka fills up Fabergé-Style Eggs. Retrieved from, Older students may be shown this demonstration (which also works with propan-1-ol and propan-2-ol) within the context of alternative fuels. Ethanol combusts completely with a blue flame here and no soot is left in the bottle. Despite the apparent advantages alcohols provide over petroleum products, their hygroscopic properties reduce engine life through corrosion. Go to Target or Walmart and buy string lights to place inside the empty liquor bottles. You can use these upcycled bottles at home, or even better, as table décor at a party or wedding! Use as a Photo Frame The 'methanol whoosh bottle' has gone from a little known demonstration to one of the most loved by chemistry teachers in the last 10 years, due in part to its simplicity and the crowd-pleasing flame and whoosh that gives it its name.

Figure out the assembly as the figure...drill bunch of holes..tape and glue gun + CA to secure assembly.

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The flash of the explosion can be seen if the room is darkened and is more easily seen if the bottle is transparent Master Blaster. (2014, January 31). Samurai Vodka’s bottle design is a cut above the rest. Retrieved from,