r/BeAmazed Jan 19 '25

Science Element Cubes

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u/Cockur Jan 19 '25

Title should read “company makes a few of the elements because the rest will fucking explode or kill you”

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u/techjesuschrist Jan 19 '25

So, is Magnesium safe?

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u/Cockur Jan 19 '25

If I recall it reacts slowly but if you apply a flame it ignites and burns brightly

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u/MrDilbert Jan 19 '25

What about phosphorus?

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u/GillesTifosi Jan 20 '25

Potassium in water is a rather phenomenal exothermic reaction. Thank you crazy HS chemistry teacher who was not afraid to blow things up.