Thermite reaction
When ignited by a glycerin/permanganate reaction, an aluminum/iron oxide mixture reacts vigorously and spectacularly, producing molten iron and aluminum oxide.
calorimetry/thermochemistry
Oxidation of glycerol by potassium permanganate
Glycerol (glycerin, glycerine) is oxidized by potassium permanganate.
Reaction of aluminum with iodine
Powdered aluminum and powdered iodine are mixed together. Adding drops of water to the mixture initiates a reaction.
Reaction of manganese with iodine
Powdered manganese and powdered iodine are mixed together. Adding drops of water to the mixture initiates a reaction.
Reaction of iron with iodine
Powdered iron and powdered iodine are mixed together. Adding drops of water to the mixture initiates a reaction.
Reaction of nickel with iodine
Powdered nickel and powdered iodine are mixed together. Adding drops of water to the mixture fails to initiate a reaction.
Reaction of zinc with iodine
Granular zinc and powdered iodine are mixed together. Adding drops of water to the mixture initiates a reaction.
Ammonium dichromate volcano
Ammonium dichromate decomposes to form nitrogen, water vapor, and chromium(III) oxide.
Nitrogen triiodide detonation
Simply touching dry nitrogen triiodide with a feather causes it to explode. Includes slow-motion replay of explosion.