Science

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What Happens When you Mix Ammonium Chromate & Mercury(II) and Set it on Fire

July 18, 2013

Christopher Jobson

science

This is what happens when you mix Mercury(II) thiocyanate (Hg(SCN)2) and Ammonium chromate (NH4)2CrO4 and then set it on fire. I was honestly expecting the fiery volcano part, but at about 30 seconds in something… horrifying happens. The kids witnessing the experiment really make the video. “The kraken!!!!” (via The Awesomer)

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