IPropose We Burn Money

Video:
http://video.about.com/chemistry/Burning-Money-Magic-Trick.htm

Materials:

• dollar bill (higher denomination if you're brave)
• tongs
• matches or a lighter
• salt
• solution of 50% alcohol and 50% water

All you need is a bill, a mixture of water and alcohol, and a lighter. 70% rubbing alcohol works well. Alcohol burns blue and is a little hard to see, so if you want a bright yellow flame, you can mix a little salt into the alcohol solution.


1.Dip your money into the liquid and make sure it is completely wet.
2. Remove the bill, shake off the excess liquid, and ignite your money.
3.If the flame burns your hand, simply shake it out. You will need to soak the bill again in order to repeat the trick.

Precautions:
. Wear gloves and goggles

Scientific Principle
A combustion reaction occurs between alcohol and oxygen, producing heat and light (energy) and carbon dioxide and water.

Related Links:
http://chemistry.about.com/od/demonstrationsexperiments/ss/burnmoney_3.htm
http://chemistry.about.com/od/demonstrationsexperiments/ss/burnmoney.htm