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Elliot and the Surfing Scientist: Carbon dioxide (CO2) fire extinguisher

Video Elliot and the Surfing Scientist: Carbon dioxide (CO2) fire extinguisher

TLF ID M015748

Different types of chemical reactions are used in many everyday products. Watch this clip to see how two common household substances can be combined to create an 'Invisible Candle Extinguisher'.

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9; 10

Topics Chemical reactions Reaction rates Gases Chemical equations Evaluation Test validity Conservation of matter Paradigms Peer review
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  • Science

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