Hydrogen Balloon Explosion (reaction only)

NOTE FROM THE PROFESSOR: The main reaction is quite simple. 2H2 + O2 → 2H2O. However, the balloon is made from rubber, which is a complex molecule containing principally containing carbon and hydrogen. The heat of the hydrogen burning probably sets fire to the rubber generating CO2 and water. The orange colour probably comes from the burning rubber.

Periodic Videos films are by video journalist Brady Haran

[edmund]

This video series will really help students trying to look for different chemical reactions

[Shaeress]

Like how the guy strolling about in the background just stops for a seconds or so after the bang, only to realize where he is and just leaves it at that.

[LokiumBadger]

It's starting! Thanks Brady and Nottingham chem.

[Pankomputerek]

Oh, Yes it's Monday! Let the fun begin!

[Melthornal]

I haven't uploaded a video in a while, does youtube have a service to make a video public at a set time, or are you making each one public as you go?

[bosser]

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[TheJascal]

The red looked like hydrogen alpha emission.