in these experiments are you actually trying to convey a knowledge of chemistry
or just out to impress?

the first if both is not possible at the same time.

no prob, its ok when someone comes on asking sensible questions rather than being a retard.

haha. r u good at chemistry?

What about creating Calcium Carbide in a lab

its quite an easy method and when it comes into contact with water it will fizz and produce acetylene gas.

you could collect this gas and do a 'squeaky pop test'

it would show a good understanding of chemistry and make quite a usefull chemical

i wouldn't say im a expert but a have a good understanding of the basics,
though im not afraid to ask for help, theres no room for pride when it comes to pyrotechnics.

Cool, cool, cool. I like the squeaky pop test. (our teacher does taht with almost everything. ;D)

- ehm should i google the recipe or will u write a quick summary?

U sure r right about that.
- I dont wanna feel dumb, i dont wanna ask, so ill just try and add a little of this to that.

- but hey, now i dont have any fingers, but that is ok, because i didn't sound dumb. hell yea im cool.

heres your method=

Calcium Carbide is a substance that reacts with water to create acetylene gas, which is extreamly flamible. In the late 1910's Tomas Wilson discovered how to create this by accident while attempting to make Aluminum in an electrical furnace. But enough with the history:

To make Calcium Carbide you will need:

-Calcium Oxide (lime, can be found seasonaly at gardening stores) --Calcium hydroxide (slaked lime) will work for this also

-(2) Terra Cotta flower pot (orange looking clay)

-Carbon (charcoal will work)

-Arc welder w/ carbon arc electrodes

First take a flower pot and drill two holes, one on each side near the bottom, then pour some Calcium Oxide into the pot slightly below the holes. Crush the charcoal (a hammer works great and is satisfying) and place it in the lime. Put the second pot upside down on top of the other to make a container. Then with your arc welder at about 105 Amps, create an arc for about 1 min. Let it cool down for a while (DONT BE AN IDIOT AND TRY TO COOL IT FASTER WITH WATER).

Open it up and there should be grey blobs around your electrodes (and maybe some un used material). This is your Calcium Carbide and will fizz when it comes into contact with water. Be creative or read other articals about how to use your new found friend.

(this isn't my own method, but i have tried it and found it pretty 'bomb proof' Haha)

its Ok to ask for help as long as its a sensible question and you have reasearched
your problem to the best of your ability already, then people will help you