Mythbusters - Bourne Magazine
Student Worksheet
This episode of Mythbusters tests a scene from the Bourne Identity where Jason Bourne turns on the gas main in his apartment and places a magazine in a toaster, creating a delayed explosion. This episode specifically talks about the stoichiometry of combustion reactions, and the necessity of having the right mix of oxygen and fuel.
Essential Concepts: Stoichiometry, combustion.
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