I Propose We put a gummybear into a test tube of potassium chlorate!!!

I propose we put a Gummybear into a test tube with potassium chlorate inside of it!

Links: Potassium Chlorate- http://www.chenzhoumetal.com/Potassium_Chlorate.htm

Gummybears!! - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gummi_bear

Materials: Package of gummy bears, goggles, medium sized test tube, potassium chlorate, bunsen burner, ring stand and clamp, and tongs

Procedure:
1.) Place test tube in the ring stand and clamp over a bunsen burner
2.) put potassium chlorate inside test tube
3.)heat the KClO3 in the test tube until it is a molten liquid
4.)place the gummybear inside the test tube with a pair of tongs and watch the gummybear go bye bye!!!

Safety Precautions:
-wear goggles
-no loose clothing
-keep face away from the open end of the test tube when reaction is taking place
-do not touch anything hot
-Be careful and have fun!

Principles:
The gummi bear is mostly sugar, which is oxidized by something like molten potassium chlorate. A balanced equation would show sucrose (C12H22O11) being converted to carbon dioxide and water while the KClO3 becomes KCl. The actual reaction does not seem to go to total completion since there is usually a little gunky residue left behind.

Watch what happens!