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The Chemistry of Ice
The Chemistry of Ice
POPA GEORGIANA
STRINOIU MARIANTA
ȘTEFANOV CRISTINA
TOFAN TUDORIȚA
CHEMISTRY II
3.6
Introduction
https://science360.gov/obj/video/8037e238-41a8-
4bbb-b903-9da2557caf9c/chemistry-ice
Natural formation of ice
On the oceans
On land and structures
On rivers
On lakes
In the air : Rime ice, Ice pellets , Hail, Snowflakes,
Dimond dust
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ice
Burning ice
Set real water ice on fire using a simple chemical reaction. This easy chemistry demonstration is sure to please!
Ice on Fire Project Materials
calcium carbide chips or granules
ice
2-liter beaker
Set Ice on Fire
Pour about a teaspoon of calcium carbide in the bottom of the beaker.
Fill the beaker with ice.
Use a long handled lighter to ignite the "ice".
Alternately, you could secretly place a bit of calcium carbide in a large bowl, fill it with ice, and toss a burning
match onto the bowl of ice.
How It Works
As the ice melts, the water reacts with calcium carbide to produce acetylene gas, which is flammable, and
calcium hydroxide. The reaction proceeds according to this chemical equation:
CaC2(s) + 2 H2O(l) → C2H2(g) + Ca(OH)2(s)
The acetylene produces a burst of flame when it is ignited. More acetylene is produced as the ice melts and
reacts with the remaining calcium carbide.
Safety
Don't add the ice or expose the calcium carbide to water/humidity until you are ready to perform the
demonstration. You don't need a build-up of acetylene.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dspTYgtQWEA
Dry ice
Instant ice
When water freezes, it needs a nucleus in order for
the solid crystals to form and become ice
Purified water can be supercooled as far as -40°C
Nucleus ice crystal is all that’s needed to start a chain
reaction of crystallization
Sources:
http://www.iflscience.com/chemistry/turn-water-ice-
instantly/