Flame tests

Flame tests with a difference!  I did the ethanol sprays which the pupils enjoyed, but I decided to do sodium/potassium chlorate fireworks.
Notice the yellow/orange flame from the Sodium chlorate and the lilac flame for the potassium chlorate.

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Published by Rob Butler

Ex-science teacher, ex-school leader and full-time geek.