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Old May 26th 04, 04:58 AM
 
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Roger Grady wrote:
"Jim" wrote:


Cant immagine what he wants it for either-- Just add to water, and becomes a
nice fire (and also reacts if you hold it in your hand-- Perspiration)! Jim


My recollection from my high school chemistry days is that sodium
doesn't catch fire in water, just bounces around and fizzes
vigorously. Potassium metal, OTOH, does catch fire as it fizzes and
bouces around even more vigorously.


I had such fun in the chemistry lab.



Roger Grady
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Its the liberated hydrogen from the water that burns; explodes if you
get the right concentration.

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Jim Pennino

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