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Video Title	Description	Topics Discussed
Bendable Bones - Updated	A classic investigation into the chemistry of bones.	acid/base, Chemistry
Science and the Haunted Pumpkin	Use simple chemistry to enhance a ghost story for Halloween	acid/base, Chemistry, indicator
Making Turmeric Paper	This spice makes a marvelous acid/base indicator!	acid/base, Chemistry, indicator, chemical change
Color Changing Flowers	Use chemistry to change the colors in a bouquet of flowers.	acid/base, Chemistry, indicator, chemical change
How They Get the Sparks in a Sparkler	Make some sparks of your own as you explore the science of fireworks.	Chemistry, chemical change, combustion
Orange Flash	Can you make flames shoot out of an orange? Of course you can!	Chemistry, combustion
Ice and Soda	Try this old trick for pouring soda with less foam.	Chemistry, mixtures, surface tension, solutions, physical change
Why Things Go Bang	Why do fire crackers make such a loud sound?	Chemistry, combustion
Making Butter	Make a tasty snack while learning about the science of butter.	Chemistry, mixtures, polar/nonpolar, solutions, molecules, physical change
Milk Bubbles	Science can be as simple as blowing bubbles in your milk.	Chemistry, mixtures, polar/nonpolar, surface tension, solutions, molecules
Extra Oxygen	A little extra oxygen can make a big difference in combustion!	Chemistry, combustion
Oxygen? No!	It is amazing how many books get this one wrong!	Chemistry, chemical change, combustion, physical change, reactions
Silver Pictures	A simple experiment to show how photographs work.	Chemistry, chemical change, reactions
Disappearing Water	A simple science trick that is often used in magic shows	Chemistry, mixtures, molecules, water
About Microwaves	Compare the way that a microwave oven heats water and other substances.	Chemistry, polar/nonpolar, molecules, water
Flame Color	Why are candle flames yellow?	Chemistry, indicator, chemical change, combustion
Radioactive	What does it mean when we say that something is radioactive?	Chemistry, atoms
The Cloud Chamber	A cool way to see evidence of subatomic particles.	Chemistry, atoms
The Fire Diamond	What does it take for something to burn?	Chemistry, chemical change, combustion
Balloon on a Stick	Learn the science behind this classic demonstration.	Chemistry, molecules
Dry Ice	Learn some fun tricks with dry ice as we explore the science of sublimation.	Chemistry, physical change, water
A Watched Pot	Who would think that there could be so much science in a pot of boiling water?	Chemistry, physical change, water
A Boat Full of Holes	Learn about surface tension with a boat made out of holes.	Chemistry, polar/nonpolar, surface tension, molecules, water
Egg States	When is a change of state not really a change of state?	Chemistry, mixtures, physical change
Ice Cream Science	Even in the desert, you can make a cold, tasty snack with some common items and a little science.	Chemistry, mixtures, solutions, physical change
Testing for Tannic Acid	A fun but smelly test to find tannins in your food.	Chemistry, indicator, chemical change, reactions
The Hottest Part of the Flame?	What is the hottest part of a flame? It may not be where you think it is.	Chemistry, chemical change, combustion
Hydrothermal Quartz	How can hot water form such beautiful quartz crystals? It takes a lot of pressure!	Chemistry, solutions, molecules, physical change, water
Chromatography	Can you tell which pen was used to write a message? Of course you can, if you know the science of chromatography.	Chemistry, mixtures, molecules
Wax and Wood, part 2	The answer to the challenge. Did you get it right?	Chemistry, polar/nonpolar, surface tension, molecules, water
Wax and Wood, part 1	We start by putting wood and wax into water, and watching them separate. The challenge is to get them to change places.	Chemistry, polar/nonpolar, surface tension, molecules, water
Wonderful Water	Because it is so common, we forget how chemically bizarre water is.	Chemistry, polar/nonpolar, surface tension, molecules, water
Iron Cereal	What do they put into breakfast cereal to give you your daily requirement of iron?	Chemistry, mixtures
Cola Color	Why do cola drinks contain caramel color?	Chemistry, mixtures, chemical change, combustion
Taking a Marshmallow Apart	Take a marshmallow apart to see what it is made of.	chemical formula, Chemistry, chemical change, combustion, molecules
Stale Bread	Why does bread go stale so much faster than cake?	Chemistry, molecules, water
Scaring Pepper	Learn about surface tension on water while playing a fun trick on your friends.	Chemistry, surface tension, molecules, water
Spoon on Your Nose	Use science to stick a spoon to your nose.	Chemistry, molecules
Changing Colors, Part 2	A continuation of video 120. This time we will mix two clear liquids to form a white liquid. Then we mix that with the black l	acid/base, Chemistry, indicator, mixtures, chemical change, solutions, reactions
Changing Colors, Part 1	Can you mix two clear liquids to produce a black liquid? Of course you can!	acid/base, Chemistry, indicator, mixtures, chemical change, solutions, molecules
Fireworks Colors	How do they get all the different colors in fireworks?	Chemistry, indicator, chemical change, combustion, reactions
Cabbage Indicator	Make an easy indicator solution for identifying acids and bases.	acid/base, Chemistry, indicator, chemical change
Blowing Out a Candle	It is amazing how much science is involved in the simple act of blowing out a candle.	Chemistry, chemical change, combustion
Relighting Candles	Some fun science for your next birthday party.	Chemistry, combustion