Hands on fire

Aim: To listen to the teachers instructions while using safe practice in the science lab.

Hypothesis: I thought that you would put gas bubbles on your hands then Mr Palmer would light your hands with fire.

Equipment:

1. Bunsen burner tube
2. Gas
3. Detergent
4. Water

Method:

1. Put some water into a container and squirt in some detergent 
2. Connect to gas hose to the taps and make gas bubbles in the water
3. Rub cold water on your hands. wrist and up to your elbows
4. Scoop up the bubbles in the container into the palm of your cupped hands
5. Stand with your hands reaching out it front of you, with your palms and bubbles facing up.
6. Light your hands
7. DO NOT TRY THIS AT HOME

Safety: If you want to stop the fire you can open your palms and drop the fire to the floor

Results: The hands of the person burst into flames without burning their hands.

Discussion: The gas in the bubbles burned.

Conclusion: The safety glasses and equipment like water on your wrists stopped anyone from getting burnt. By listening to the teachers instructions the method was clear.

Charles Darwin