Naked Pennies and Hollow Pennies - Chemistry Experiment

Craig Beals shows how to use chemical reactions between metals and acids to make Naked Pennies and Hollow Pennies. These chemistry experiments are a good example of how the activity series works by highlighting how some elements are able to replace other elements in a compound because of their position on the activity series.

WARNING:
This video is only for entertainment purposes. If you rely on the information outlined in this video, you assume responsibility for the results. As with any experiment, proceed at your own risk.

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[benkelly]

This YouTube channel reminds me of my old high school science classes that I loved so much. Went on to study business, but love all things science in my off-time

[BealsScience]

Thank you for watching!!! Leave me a comment and let me know what you think! Or, maybe you have an idea for an experiment you’d like to see? If so, let me know!
~Craig

[Nirossen]

Great vids, I hope the algorithm finds these, they are awesome!

[paca_bill]

Wonderful demonstration! Needless to say, this is one that probably should not be attempted at home without the proper safety gear and training :) Gotta say I miss the old days where the Gilbert Chemistry Sets had some chemicals we'd never think of having in the household today. Always loved Ammonium Dichromate volcanoes! However, I was too young for the Gilbert U-238 Atomic Energy Lab (yes, it was an actual thing!).

[johnerickson]

Well done, Craig. This is the kind of thing I love showing my chemistry students. Keep up the great videos!

[angeloramirez]

You upload interesting videos, I don't know why you are not getting enough views.

[mishXY]

great video!!! everytime you upload my day gets better

[vripscript]

Mix both to make aqua regia (royal water), emphasis on the "royal", your end up with nothing. Nothing changes

[happinessallover]

indians love ya. craig sir u are someone who can create love for science even in a language student.

[ijheller]

"In 1982, there was a big CHANGE in the composition of pennies."

I see what you did there.

[insaneo]

That is pretty crazy. Will this work with a British penny?

[kbjinx]

You could make so much money if you post a lot because a lot of people like science

[CarterColeisInfamous]

Which comments count towards the FLIR giveaway?

[brianclark]

All of your content is great, this is a great demonstration! I hope no one gets butt hurt and reports you. There are stiff penalties about defacing currency. Under section 471 of the U.S. Criminal Code, “whoever, with intent to defraud, falsely makes, forges, counterfeits, or alters any obligation or other security of the United States, shall be fined under this title or imprisoned not more than 20 years, or both.” 18 U.S.C.

[fillemptytummy]

I bet he just got chocolate coins to make those shells.