Carbide Cannons | Teaching Chemistry

Double replacement reaction of calcium carbide with water to give acetylene and calcium hydroxide, followed by ignition and take-off! Presented by Bob Becker this video is part of the Flinn Scientific Teaching Chemistry Video Series, professional development for chemistry teachers. Over 125 video products available at http://elearning.flinnsci.com Be sure to subscribe and check out more videos! ATTENTION: This demonstration is intended for and should only be performed by certified science instructors in a safe laboratory/classroom setting. Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/channel/Flinn... Facebook:   / flinnscientific   Website: https://www.flinnsci.com/