Chemical Demonstrations

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Photo of three glass cylinders containing bright liquids which appear to be bubbling and smoking.This set of videos showcases exciting live chemistry demonstrations held at MIT. Through the magic of chemistry, Dr. John Dolhun and Dr. Bassam Shakhashiri create things that steam, fizzle, and glow. Each video also provides a deeper look into the chemistry that makes it all possible.

For teachers, we have provided supporting materials to help you understand and replicate the experiments in your own classrooms. These videos can be watched in any order.


Money to Burn

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Death of a Gummy Bear

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Midas' Magic

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Mirror Mirror

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Colorful Indicators

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Anatomy of a Glowstick

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The Steaming Gun

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Bringin' Home the Bacon

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Elements on Fire

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Let It Snow

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Briggs-Rauscher Reaction

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Let's Drink To That

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