Methane Bubbles
Instructions:
In a bowl or a sink add regular dish soap (I use Dawn) and enough water so that it is about half full. Take a hose and connect it to the natural gas in the science lab. Insert the hose into the soapy water and turn on the gas. You will see that bubbles are starting to form in the water. These bubble are full of methane gas. The more bubbles that you make, the more fire that will be created. When you have a sufficient amount of bubbles in the sink, light a match and drop it in. Be sure to be standing back as far as you can, don't wear any loose clothing or have long hair hanging near the sink and quickly lift your arm away. The reaction is very fast and will produce a lot of heat.
Safety Precautions:
- Be sure to turn off the gas and remove the hose before you light the bubbles on fire
- Wear safety goggles
- Tie hair back and avoid loose clothing
Instructions:
In a bowl or a sink add regular dish soap (I use Dawn) and enough water so that it is about half full. Take a hose and connect it to the natural gas in the science lab. Insert the hose into the soapy water and turn on the gas. You will see that bubbles are starting to form in the water. These bubble are full of methane gas. The more bubbles that you make, the more fire that will be created. When you have a sufficient amount of bubbles in the sink, light a match and drop it in. Be sure to be standing back as far as you can, don't wear any loose clothing or have long hair hanging near the sink and quickly lift your arm away. The reaction is very fast and will produce a lot of heat.
Safety Precautions:
- Be sure to turn off the gas and remove the hose before you light the bubbles on fire
- Wear safety goggles
- Tie hair back and avoid loose clothing