Watch the live science experiment performed by Meteorologist Sarah Spivey at STEM Academy Nimitz! This is your invitation to join us as we witness something truly fascinating. Be sure to tune in to GMSA@9 on Wednesdays to see Sarah explain the science behind her demonstration in partnership with the San Antonio Zoo (Copyright KSAT 2023 – All rights reserved).
If you want to try this experiment at home, all you need is a small piece of potassium, a paper towel, and a beaker with water. Just remember, eye and hand protection are essential for this experiment.
To conduct the experiment, first put on your eye and hand protection. Then take a dry piece of potassium and place it in a bowl of water. Step back and watch as the potassium reacts with water (H2O) to form potassium hydroxide and hydrogen gas. The reaction is exothermic, meaning it generates a lot of heat, which can cause some of the potassium to catch fire during the experiment.
Sarah’s demonstration provides an insight into the science behind this reaction, making it easier for you to understand what’s happening when you try it out at home. If you want Sarah and David to visit your school for a live science experiment on KSAT, fill out the form provided. Winners will be selected randomly (Copyright 2024 by KSAT – All rights reserved).
