r/BeAmazed Jan 19 '25

Science Element Cubes

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u/xeesoxeeeee Jan 19 '25

Uranium cube💀

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u/Cockur Jan 19 '25

Even Sodium, Potassium needs to be kept in oil to prevent it from exploding from oxidation

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u/steppedinhairball Jan 19 '25

Back in high school in the 80's, chem teacher liked putting Sodium in water. He used a fish tank for safety. Old me looks back and sees a glass grenade. Thankfully, he used tiny slivers.

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u/geo_gan Jan 20 '25

I put sugar-lump sized lump of potassium in water and it exploded in my face.