Description: A dollar bill is soaked in a mixture of isopropyl alcohol and water. Hold up the bill with tongs, and touch a match to it. A flame will appear, but the dollar bill itself does not burn.

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Source: Shakhashiri, B.Z. Chemical Demonstrations: A Handbook for Teachers of Chemistry

Year or vol: 1 page: 13

Keywords: Isopropanol, Endothermic