Make a Fire Snake
Active Time
< 10 minutes
Total Project Time
20-30 minutes
Key Concepts
Chemical reactions
IntroductionWith a few simple ingredients, you can create a "fire snake" that appears to grow out of nowhere in this fun experiment! Although it looks magical, no magic is involved—it is all because of a chemical reaction. Try it to find out how it works! CreditsBen Finio, PhD, Science Buddies
Svenja Lohner, PhD, Science Buddies
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Active Time
< 10 minutes
Total Project Time
20-30 minutes
Key Concepts
Chemical reactions
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