Description: A: Lycopodium powder ignites in a closed metal can, blowing off the lid. B: Lycopodium is lighted in a pile and just smolders. Then lycopodium is placed in a turkey baster and blown into a flame. The difference is quite dramatic

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

Year or vol: 1 page: 103

Keywords: Lycopodium, Exothermic, Flour, Dust