Burning Money Demo.

By: Aaron Williams & Kristina Mickelson

C2H5OH+4O2 2CO2+3H20+energy

Balanced Chemical Reaction

Reactants

C2H5OH4O2

•Carbon

•Hydrogen

•Oxygen

Products

2CO23H2Oenergy

•Carbon dioxide

•Water

•Energy

Combustion

• Act or process of burning

• Rapid oxidation accompanied by hear and usually, light

• Chemical combustion attended by production of heat and light

• Slow oxidation not accompanied by high temperature and light

Materials

•Alcohol-water solution(50% alcohol 50%water)

•Dollar bill

•Tongs

•Matches or lighter

Procedure1. Prepare the alcohol and water solution. You can mix 50 ml of water with 50 ml of 95-100% alcohol.

2. Add a pinch of salt or other colorant to the alcohol/water solution, to help produce a visible flame.

3. Soak a dollar bill in the alcohol/water solution so that it is thoroughly wet.

4. Use tongs to pick up the bell. Allow any excess liquid to drain. Move the damp bill away from the alcohol/water solution.

5. Light the bill on fire and allow it to burn until the flame goes out.