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How Much Water Can Kill You?
This is what happens inside your body that causes too much water to kill you.
The Chemistry of Fireworks
Reactions is a show that uncovers the chemistry all around us. We answer the burning questions you’ve always wanted to ask, blending the worlds of science and every-day life.
The Chemistry of Fireworks
Season 1 Episode 17 | 6m 31s
From the sizzle of the fuse to the boom and burst of colors, this video brings you all of the exciting sights and sounds of Fourth of July fireworks, plus a little chemical knowhow. John A. Conkling, Ph.D., shows how the familiar rockets and other neat products that light up the night sky all represent chemistry in action.
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