Fire Snake

by hannahnc in Living > Education

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Fire Snake

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Create a fire snake with your daughter or son as an educational science experiment! 

NOTE: If done indoors, make sure to clear a surface large enough for a six-inch flame

You will need:

Ingredients 

2 capfuls rubbing alcohol 
1 teaspoon baking soda 
4 teaspoon powdered sugar


Materials

Plastic Plate
Plastic Bowl 
Aluminum Foil
Lighter 
Fork 




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Wrap a large plate in aluminum foil 

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 Mix baking soda and powdered sugar in bowl
     *Recommended ratio of 1:4 teaspoons, respectively 

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Pour 1.5 capfuls of alcohol into the powdered mixture
Mix with a fork until the powder and alcohol become paste

Place the paste mixture in the plate's center

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Flatten the paste with fork

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Light the flattened paste on fire

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Watch as the darkened paste grows!