Jelly babies dropped into molten potassium chlorate. https://www.instagram.com/ri_science/ Remember, do *not* try this at home, or anywhere without an experienced science technician, teacher or presenter. | Royal Institution of Great Britain

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What happens when you dunk a jelly baby in molten potassium chlorate? We just had to know. 🍬 The exothermic reaction with the sugar produces a loud whistling sound, lots of smoke and a flame tinged with violet from the potassium — and a delicious aroma of caramel. We picked jelly babies because of their high sugar content (other sweets have caused explosions – they contain additional chemicals that the jelly babies don’t). Also because we got to eat the rest of the bag. | Royal Institution of G