The Marvels of Piranha Solution: Experiments and Reactions

🔬Piranha solution is a mixture of hydrogen peroxide and concentrated sulfuric acid, known for its powerful reactions and potential explosiveness.

🚀Mixing piranha solution creates heat and bubbling due to the decomposition of hydrogen peroxide.

🍌Skittles and bananas react with piranha solution, producing carbon and mesmerizing transformations.

🔥The carbon in the solution oxidizes to CO2, causing the solution to change from black to colorless.

💥Handling piranha solution requires caution and small volumes due to its potential dangers and explosive nature.

What is piranha solution made of?

—Piranha solution is made by mixing hydrogen peroxide solution and concentrated sulfuric acid.

Why is piranha solution dangerous?

—Piranha solution is dangerous because it can be explosive if there is an excess of hydrogen peroxide.

What happens when you mix piranha solution?

—When you mix piranha solution, it generates heat and bubbling due to the decomposition of hydrogen peroxide.

What reactions occur with piranha solution?

—Piranha solution reacts with substances like skittles and bananas, producing carbon and unique transformations.

How does piranha solution change color?

—Piranha solution changes from black to colorless as the carbon in the solution oxidizes to CO2.

00:00Introduction - Experimenting with acids and fulfilling popular requests to use piranha solution.

00:18What is piranha solution? - A mixture of hydrogen peroxide solution and concentrated sulfuric acid, known for its potential explosiveness.

00:57Safety precautions - Handling piranha solution requires caution due to the potential dangers involved.

01:21Reactions with piranha solution - Mixing the solutions creates heat and bubbling due to the decomposition of hydrogen peroxide.

02:45Exciting experiments - Skittles and bananas react with piranha solution, producing carbon and captivating transformations.

03:36Color changes - The carbon in the solution oxidizes to CO2, causing the solution to change from black to colorless.

03:59Handling piranha solution - It is important to handle small volumes and neutralize any leftover solution for safety.

06:01Final experiment - Testing the reaction of piranha solution with a chicken leg.