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Burning Money - Chemistry Demonstration

By Anne Marie Helmenstine, Ph.D., About.com

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Materials for Burning Money Demonstration

Here is what you need to perform the burning money demonstration:
  • dollar bill (higher denomination if you're brave)
  • tongs
  • matches or a lighter
  • salt (or one of these chemicals if you want a colored flame)
  • solution of 50% alcohol and 50% water (you can mix 95% alcohol with water in a 1:1 ratio, if desired)

Have you gathered your materials? Let's burn money...

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