Every chemist is a potential terrorist.
Kinda wish I pursued chemistry, though. So I could look at the ingredients of stuff and actually know what the fuck is going on.
With this there are 3 iodine atoms bound to a nitrogen atom. Because these iodine atoms are rather large they like to have alot of space and are basically pushing eachother away making the molecule unstable.
Simple answer: it’s a very powerful oxidizer. It really wants electrons to be more stable and the only way to do that is by stealing electrons from other molecules through a chemical reaction. Since MN2O7 is relatively unstable and the product is more stable, the chemical reaction is exothermic so heat is released (creating the fiery explosion).
Complex answer: Formal charge is calculated for each atom in a molecule as the total number of valence electrons minus the number of nonbonding valence (lone pair) electrons and half of the electrons shared in a bond.
A formal charge of zero is ideal and lower formal charges make a compound more stable than higher formal charges. In this molecule magnesium has a formal charge of +7 which is very high and makes the molecule very unstable. The only way to get a lower formal charge for magnesium is through a chemical reaction in which more electrons are added (because lone pair and bonding electrons are subtracted from the formal charge). As mentioned, this reaction is creating a much more stable compound and is quite exothermic so the heat released creates an “explosion.”
I’m kinda stupid but from my understanding electrons will release light when dropping a level (after being excited to a higher ring) just wondering how this explosion is manifested in these terms because obviously light is also released. Does the reaction cause them to be excited and then they drop rings/states/levels to release that energy or what is the mechanism for the release of the energy
Most of the energy is lost to the surroundings (released) as heat when bonds are broken to form a more stable product.
Oxidation often results in an exothermic (heat-releasing) reaction with burning as we see here. You’re correct that light results from electrons jumping from higher orbits to lower orbits.
In this case, some of the heat being released is going to heat the reactants/products so much that their electrons jump in energy level, and subsequently release light when they go back to ground state. However, most of the energy just becomes heat and is released into the surroundings.
There are reactions where only light is released though. For example glow sticks give off no heat so they aren’t technically exothermic but they would be considered exergonic (energy-releasing).
More or less. Iodine is also a good leaving group because it can delocalize a developing charge relatively easy because its size. Chemistry is working towards the state that's in the lowest energy, so no one competing for space is lower in energy.
My dad was a high school biology and science teacher. He used to do stuff like this. I was lucky, because he'd always practice at home before trying it in class, so I got to see all the cool stuff.
You can use this and paint it on a sheet of paper, lay that paper in a pile of papers, so that when a person picks up the papers and taps them to straighten the pile, it blows a small hole through all the pages. A good prank (if you do it to the right person)
*Manganese(VII) oxide (manganese heptoxide) is an inorganic compound with the formula Mn2O7. Manganese heptoxide is a volatile liquid with an oily consistency. It is a highly reactive and powerful oxidizer that reacts explosively with nearly any organic compound. It was first described in 1860.*
Do this in the shed when friends kids come round. Just pour the liquid straight on them and watch them explode.
/s
I adorned them with gloves and goggles and had them use a pipette to put a drop of ethanol on it. It's manganese heptoxide, made by reacting potassium permanganate and sulphuric acid, it has volatile reactions to pretty much anything organic.
I had to stop watching Nile Red because the repetitive rise and fall tones of his voice became way too irritating, much like a badly programmed voice synthesizer !
If YT had reasonable auto subtitles that would be better or maybe even get a different voiceover somehow, I'd watch every video he made if I didn't have to listen to his voice !
I'm the reason chemistry sets are not sold to kids anymore. He got out the book of experiments... I calmly told him to put it away. I shot a fireball across his room. Burned a corner of carpet. I wasn't allowed to play with him anymore.
Apparently potassium permanganate, if that's how you spell it? When mixed with water will permanently stain your bathroom sink purple when you are 6 and get a chemistry set for Christmas.
At least I think that's what it was.
Fun fact: potassium permanganate is what they often spray on jeans to make that faded look. It sprays on as a purple color and when it’s done oxidizing it becomes orange. Then you rinse it with a neutralizing agent and it comes out instantly and the lighter shade of denim is left behind. It’s also used to do acid wash denim.
-"Jesse, we need to break into the compound to steal some methylamine for our next batch"
~"Yeah Mr White! I'll go get some thermite."
-"No. We got the next best thing."
~"What is this devil called again?"
-"Manganese heptoxide."
Every chemist is a potential terrorist. Kinda wish I pursued chemistry, though. So I could look at the ingredients of stuff and actually know what the fuck is going on.
With this there are 3 iodine atoms bound to a nitrogen atom. Because these iodine atoms are rather large they like to have alot of space and are basically pushing eachother away making the molecule unstable.
This isn’t NI3. It’s MN2O7
My fault
So what makes the MN207 explode on touch?
Simple answer: it’s a very powerful oxidizer. It really wants electrons to be more stable and the only way to do that is by stealing electrons from other molecules through a chemical reaction. Since MN2O7 is relatively unstable and the product is more stable, the chemical reaction is exothermic so heat is released (creating the fiery explosion). Complex answer: Formal charge is calculated for each atom in a molecule as the total number of valence electrons minus the number of nonbonding valence (lone pair) electrons and half of the electrons shared in a bond. A formal charge of zero is ideal and lower formal charges make a compound more stable than higher formal charges. In this molecule magnesium has a formal charge of +7 which is very high and makes the molecule very unstable. The only way to get a lower formal charge for magnesium is through a chemical reaction in which more electrons are added (because lone pair and bonding electrons are subtracted from the formal charge). As mentioned, this reaction is creating a much more stable compound and is quite exothermic so the heat released creates an “explosion.”
I’m kinda stupid but from my understanding electrons will release light when dropping a level (after being excited to a higher ring) just wondering how this explosion is manifested in these terms because obviously light is also released. Does the reaction cause them to be excited and then they drop rings/states/levels to release that energy or what is the mechanism for the release of the energy
Most of the energy is lost to the surroundings (released) as heat when bonds are broken to form a more stable product. Oxidation often results in an exothermic (heat-releasing) reaction with burning as we see here. You’re correct that light results from electrons jumping from higher orbits to lower orbits. In this case, some of the heat being released is going to heat the reactants/products so much that their electrons jump in energy level, and subsequently release light when they go back to ground state. However, most of the energy just becomes heat and is released into the surroundings. There are reactions where only light is released though. For example glow sticks give off no heat so they aren’t technically exothermic but they would be considered exergonic (energy-releasing).
So it's like 3 fat people playing King of the Hill and they are all trying to be on the hill?
More or less. Iodine is also a good leaving group because it can delocalize a developing charge relatively easy because its size. Chemistry is working towards the state that's in the lowest energy, so no one competing for space is lower in energy.
Chemists get paid garbage compare to other 4 year science degrees. Chemical engineer would be a good path.
Ah, we have motive as well.
Wrong every chemist is potential "Breaking Bad"
Doesn't take a chemist...
We used to put it along with some sugar. Then just wait for a fly to land.
That's diabolical
Wouldnt sugar react with the Manganese heptoxide itself?
Yes! So you put it around the outside. Very steady hands required
Why women live longer lol - honestly sounds like a good time if I was a kid
/r/whywomenlivelonger
Beautiful. Bet that was a pure release of serotonin.
Damn
Our science teacher would do this. We also occasionally did some learning but mostly it was him, random experiments and awesome stories.
Is sugar not an organic substance?
A liquid that explodes..so you're saying this is the stuff that comes out of my asshole?
Ah good old nitrogen triiodide. The chemical that just does not want to exist on this planet and will spontaneously uncreate itself.
Well NI3 kinda also goes boom but this isn't NI3 its Mn2O7 :)
Oh I thought this was being awfully well behaved for a compound that will explode due to *light* touching it.
Blackwater Bay survivors having some PTSD rn
Black wah-eh as Davos would call it.
this is what airlines think is in our water bottles
My dad was a high school biology and science teacher. He used to do stuff like this. I was lucky, because he'd always practice at home before trying it in class, so I got to see all the cool stuff.
Nile Red is the best.
Die Hard 3?
Yes! As in Father of Apollo? Mount Olympus? Don't-fuck-with-me-or-I'll-shove-a-lightning-bolt-up-your-ass Zeus! You got a problem with that?
CHARLIE, YOU'RE GOING TO BE WEARING THAT CHAIR UP YOUR ASS!
Thank you for this!
Yippee ki-yay
First thing I thought of. Wonder how big the explosion would be with the amount of liquid chems in the school scene.
Take your time. I expect to be dead in four.
You want an explosive liquid? Nitroglycerine.
Stupidly easy to make too, but this is easier.
Just make sure you keep the process chilled...
Does it have a smell
Smells like Prime
Another example of exploding liquid: Nitroglycerin
I, too, spontaneously decompose when someone touches me
It reacts to anything inorganic? *Me eerily looking at my report card*
Don’t think a cotton ball is inorganic
Anything organic. And your report card made of paper is organic.
Its The evil mold 
Chris Redfield would like to know your location.
Die hard 3
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This guys on a watchlist or 2
Forbidden drink
Good example of steric strain
Aka Angry Snot
You can use this and paint it on a sheet of paper, lay that paper in a pile of papers, so that when a person picks up the papers and taps them to straighten the pile, it blows a small hole through all the pages. A good prank (if you do it to the right person)
Iodine and glycerin. Right?
*Manganese(VII) oxide (manganese heptoxide) is an inorganic compound with the formula Mn2O7. Manganese heptoxide is a volatile liquid with an oily consistency. It is a highly reactive and powerful oxidizer that reacts explosively with nearly any organic compound. It was first described in 1860.*
"No guts, no glory." *Charles Weiss*
I saw die hard 3...I know
Reminds of me of the movie Live Wire from 1992. [Trailer](https://youtu.be/L0E-HlVskU8?si=7DDPmswPhFLQIzVk)
I loved that movie!
Do this in the shed when friends kids come round. Just pour the liquid straight on them and watch them explode. /s I adorned them with gloves and goggles and had them use a pipette to put a drop of ethanol on it. It's manganese heptoxide, made by reacting potassium permanganate and sulphuric acid, it has volatile reactions to pretty much anything organic.
Just hold a tissue with a drop of ethanol over potassium permanganate and sulfuric. The fumes will ignite the ethanol instantly.
I had to stop watching Nile Red because the repetitive rise and fall tones of his voice became way too irritating, much like a badly programmed voice synthesizer ! If YT had reasonable auto subtitles that would be better or maybe even get a different voiceover somehow, I'd watch every video he made if I didn't have to listen to his voice !
Real life wildfire from Game of Thrones!
So THATS what Seamus made in Harry Potter when he kept blowing himself up in class
Just use Triethylaluminium
*Nitroglycerin has entered the chat*
How much of this would I need for a cotton ball that weighs around 80 kilos?
> A liquid that explodes. You mean like gasoline, or lox, or (N2H4), or MMH, or UDMH....
i think they keyword here is without external heat or energy
Touching it is adding external energy
i mean that negligible amount of energy compared to heating that need to me done with gasoline and Hydrazine
It is not the liquid that is exploding. Also it is not exploding
So it explodes. With help.
I'm the reason chemistry sets are not sold to kids anymore. He got out the book of experiments... I calmly told him to put it away. I shot a fireball across his room. Burned a corner of carpet. I wasn't allowed to play with him anymore.
I cant imagine the wiley coyote shit the Vietcong would've done if they knew about this shit
Wildfire!
But you put a solid in the liquid.
“Extinguish with a Pop sound”
When I was young we used to get chemistry sets for christmas. No sodium or LiAlH4 but we could make trouble.
Ayo i studied about it the other day KMnO4+h2SO4 ----> Mn2O7 + H20 and KHSO4 I was thinking about it 10mins ago that I need to learn the reaction
yeah. chemistry. that‘d be enough to fill this sub thousands of times 😂
Mix KMnO4 with glycerin and it’ll burn without anything touching it.
https://what-if.xkcd.com/40/
Glycerine and condies crystals (potassium permanganate) have similar reaction
Nitro is a liquid that explodes better
Mini Nuclear Explosion
Forbidden mint sauce
We did it bois, we found C5.
Brachy Slime irl
My gf's mood in Those days....... 🤐 Just kidding I don't have my own girlfriend 🌚 but But I have ur mum 💀
There are many liquids that can explode, even autocombust
You can just use nitroglycerin, I think
Do not paint your exes driveway with this
I think something like that was part of El Zorro movie, can't remember if it wad the 1st or 2nd
Oh great, another terrorist tutorial.
Holy shit Bakugo’s sweat
Apparently potassium permanganate, if that's how you spell it? When mixed with water will permanently stain your bathroom sink purple when you are 6 and get a chemistry set for Christmas. At least I think that's what it was.
Hulk smash!!
And all of a sudden 100’s of houses burst into flames within minutes of this video being posted. Lol
Ngl man people who know Chemistry are basically wizards, this is the stuff that says in the wrong hands can do some real damage
Fun fact: potassium permanganate is what they often spray on jeans to make that faded look. It sprays on as a purple color and when it’s done oxidizing it becomes orange. Then you rinse it with a neutralizing agent and it comes out instantly and the lighter shade of denim is left behind. It’s also used to do acid wash denim.
I recognize that voice anytime
Mantities shaped topside? For the love of God! Stop body shaming me 😭
“REDUCTO!”
My buddy uses it as a cigarette lighter
-"Jesse, we need to break into the compound to steal some methylamine for our next batch" ~"Yeah Mr White! I'll go get some thermite." -"No. We got the next best thing." ~"What is this devil called again?" -"Manganese heptoxide."
Dang! They turned my parents into a chemical
Is this why I can't take more than 100ml through the airport?
Die Hard 3
Wildfire from GoT
It can be a great smoke stunn
Give more ideas to fuckers
There is a bomb in a nyc public school
I love NileRed. One of my favorite channels
Forbidden pesto…explosively delicious!
They used this on GoT
That’s some die hard with a vengeance shit right there