Description: Plastic containers are filled with a small amount of ethanol and a cork is placed on the top. The ethanol vapor is ignited by touching the nails on the outside of the container with an electric charge. The cork blows off.

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

Year or vol: 2 page: 216

Keywords: Oxidation, Ethanol, Acetone, Explosion