Phytochemistry At Home
https://youtu.be/XZId2KrGjX4
Above is the link to my Youtube video demonstrating this experiment.
For this experiment, I peeled a lemon, lit a candle using a lighter, and held pieces of lemon peel directly above the flame, applying pressure to squeeze the juices directly into the flame. The reaction I observed was that of the oils catching flame in the form of sparks and flashes as they fell towards the candle. This is because the lemon rind has oil glands that produce this lemon oil, which happens to be flammable, as demonstrated in the video. This oil is often used as a flavoring or in cleaning supplies, and contains limonene, which is a C10H16 molecule, and carries a very strong citrus aroma. Lemon oil is an essential oil known to treat and revitalize skin. Many essential oils are known for being highly flammable.
The chemical reaction occurring in this experiment is:
C6H10+14O2-->10CO2+8H2O
Above is the link to my Youtube video demonstrating this experiment.
For this experiment, I peeled a lemon, lit a candle using a lighter, and held pieces of lemon peel directly above the flame, applying pressure to squeeze the juices directly into the flame. The reaction I observed was that of the oils catching flame in the form of sparks and flashes as they fell towards the candle. This is because the lemon rind has oil glands that produce this lemon oil, which happens to be flammable, as demonstrated in the video. This oil is often used as a flavoring or in cleaning supplies, and contains limonene, which is a C10H16 molecule, and carries a very strong citrus aroma. Lemon oil is an essential oil known to treat and revitalize skin. Many essential oils are known for being highly flammable.
The chemical reaction occurring in this experiment is:
C6H10+14O2-->10CO2+8H2O
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