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Recommended as a fun companion to threads about hazardous chemistry, such as hydrofluoric acid and reactive substances.
A SciShow episode in which Hank Green introduces five of the most dangerous chemicals, from lethal toxins to substances that explode on contact. It is an entertaining overview of extreme chemical hazards.
Yes concrete is "flammable" in the context of fluorine (most things are though). Chlorine trifuoride is extremely notorious for that. Silicon dioxide can be oxidized by fluorine (which is a stronger oxidizing agent than oxygen, so...) P.S. This is a fun video to watch [this video] for "exciting" chemicals.
Fun overview of extremely dangerous, reactive chemicals
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