This science experiment demonstrates a “fire snake” reaction using safe, controlled chemistry principles. It’s a fascinating ...

Fireworks explained: Chemical combustion creates colorful explosions Purdue professor Paul Smith explains the chemical reactions that create the colorful July 4th fireworks displays.

This module connects ideas across topics in a first semester introductory chemistry course to explore the impacts of combustion reactions. By motivating students to understand the relationship between ...

In this video, I explain why some reactions explode while others cool, exploring the root cause of chemical energy. I discuss the chemistry behind endothermic and exothermic reactions, which involves ...