Magnesium demo hits million mark
Burning magnesium in dry ice video popular on YouTube
A video demonstrating the reaction of magnesium with solid carbon dioxide has received over one million hits on YouTube.
This dramatic and beautiful demonstration shows that oxygen isn’t always a prerequisite for fire, and reveals carbon’s place in the reactivity series. The article and video were published in September 2011.
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