What happens when you mix drain cleaner and aluminum?

The combination of the hydrogen chloride or sodium hydroxide in the fluid and the aluminum foil creates a strong chemical reaction which releases hydrogen gas; when that gas builds up to sufficient pressure, it ruptures the side of the plastic bottle, releasing the contents in an explosive burst.

How do you make mop fizzers?

1) Add 1 cup baking soda, 1/2 cup citric acid, and 40 drops lemon essential oil to a mixing bowl. Mix well, breaking up any clumps with the back of your spoon. 3) Scoop fizzy mixture into silicone ice cube tray and press firmly into each opening. One batch should yield about 10-12 toilet cleaning fizzies.

What happens when you mix muriatic acid and tin foil?

HCl reacting with the Aluminum foil to give Aluminum Chloride and Hydrogen gas and heat, likely with some impurity from the production of the Aluminum foil causing the black sludginess.

Has the works Cleaner been discontinued?

The Works Toilet Bowl Cleaner formula has recently changed from a 20% active ingredient to a 9.5%. Unfortunatly; the 20% formula has been discontinued and is no longer available for purchase. The change was brought forth by a recent government regulation made by the EPA. 19 of 20 found this helpful.

What is the active ingredient in the works?

Hydrogen Chloride
Active Ingredient: Hydrogen Chloride (16%). Other Ingredients: (84%).

Are drain cleaners explosive?

Chemical drain cleaners can cause strong reactions—sometimes explosively—with other chemicals that may have been used previously, which can result in serious injury to anyone in the vicinity.

Why does toilet bowl cleaner and aluminum foil react?

The aluminum in the foil reacts with hydrochloric acid in the cleaner. The reaction produces hydrogen gas, which quickly builds the pressure inside the closed bottle until the plastic can’t take it any more and explodes outwards.)

How do you make a fizzy cleaning bomb?

DIY toilet cleaner bomb recipe

  1. 1 cup baking soda.
  2. 1/4 cup citric acid.
  3. 40 drops essential oils (I like tea tree and lemon)
  4. 1-3 tsp. water.
  5. Silicone mold.

Do toilet bowl bombs work?

Toilet cleaner bombs really do work! They are best used regularly in between deep cleanings. And will keep those deep cleanings to a minimum. The ingredients in the toilet bombs are what does the work – the citric acid is what makes them fizz and the baking soda and corn starch actually do.

Can muriatic acid explode?

Muriatic acid by itself is nonflammable and nonexplosive. However, muriatic acid attacks many metals producing extremely flammable hydrogen gas which can form explosive mixtures with air.

What’s the name of the drink that makes a bomb?

Pour the shot of Midori in a shot glass, then drop it into a hiball glass about half filled with Red Bull or other energy drink. This bomb recipe is named gold due to the colour of the drink when the Goldschlager mixes with the Red Bull.

What do you put in a Vegas Bomb Shot?

Virgin Vegas Bomb Shot Mix the peach juice and cranberry juice into a shot glass. Fill a rocks glass halfway with Red Bull and drop the shot glass into the rocks glass. What is a Vegas Bomb Made of? Peach Schnapps – A liqueur that helps enhance and balance the taste and color of cocktails.

What are the ingredients in a Dr Pepper bomb?

The Dr Pepper Bomb features amaretto and cola which gives it a similar taste to the soft drink Dr Pepper. Ingredients: Preparation: Fill a shot glass with amaretto, then drop the shot glass into a half pint glass filled with the Stella and cola.

What kind of liqueur is in a glitter bomb?

A Glitter Bomb is similar to a Jagerbomb but made with the liqueur Goldschlager instead. It is also called a Glitter Bull. Fill a shot glass with Goldschlager, then drop the shot glass into a hiball glass filled with the Red Bull or other energy drink.