Acid vs Lava- Testing Liquids That Melt Everything

Mark Rober
18 Nov 202320:37
EducationalLearning
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TLDRIn a thrilling scientific showdown, YouTubers Kevin and Nigel battle it out to determine the destructive power of lava versus acid. They test each against seven objects, including a turkey leg, an iPad, ice slabs, toys, a baseball bat, a diamond, and functioning cars. Wild card factors add an element of surprise, and the results challenge common misconceptions about the corrosive power of acid and the heat of lava. The competition is fierce, with high stakes and a car as the grand prize, leading to an epic finale that leaves the outcome hanging in the balance.

Takeaways
  • ๐Ÿ”ฅ A scientific showdown between lava and acid tested their destructive power on seven objects, including a turkey leg, iPad, ice slabs, toys, a baseball bat, a diamond, and a functioning car.
  • ๐Ÿ’ก The experiment involved both controlled tests and wild card factors of destruction, such as piranhas and Superman X-Ray vision, to compare the effectiveness of lava and acid.
  • ๐Ÿ— The turkey leg was cooked by lava but was efficiently dissolved by acid, showing that while lava can char the surface, acid can break down material more thoroughly.
  • ๐Ÿ“ฑ The iPad was melted significantly by lava, but the acid did not cause as much damage as expected, debunking the myth of certain acids dissolving all metals instantly.
  • โ„๏ธ In the ice round, both lava and acid managed to break through layers of ice, but acid created an exothermic reaction that bored through the ice more effectively.
  • ๐Ÿงธ Toys, made of plastic polymers with stable chemical structures, were largely unaffected by acid, explaining why many acids are stored in plastic containers.
  • โšพ๏ธ A baseball bat made of metal was quickly melted by lava, while a wooden bat was cut through by a high-powered laser in the wild card round, showcasing different approaches to destruction.
  • ๐Ÿ’Ž The diamond, known for its hardness, remained intact after being encased in lava, but acid, even when heated and concentrated, could not be tested on diamond in the script.
  • ๐Ÿš— The finale involved disabling functioning cars with lava and acid mixtures, with Kevin's car being the first to stop after being doused with lava.
  • ๐Ÿš€ The video also promoted a new Roblox game, 'Build a Rocket,' developed by Mark Rober, where players can build and customize rockets, explore planets, and learn about engineering principles.
Q & A
  • What was the main objective of the scientific face-off between lava and acid in the script?

    -The main objective of the scientific face-off was to determine which substance, lava or acid, had more destructive power. This was tested by comparing their effects on seven different objects, including a turkey leg, an iPad, slabs of ice, toys, a baseball bat, a diamond, and a functioning car.

  • Who were the two YouTube experts invited for the showdown?

    -The two YouTube experts invited for the showdown were NileRed, known for his expertise in chemical reactions, and Kevin, the backyard scientist, known as the lava king.

  • What was the wild card factor of destruction for the turkey leg?

    -The wild card factor of destruction for the turkey leg was a school of 50 piranhas. However, due to legal issues, this was replaced with bucktooth tetras, a type of fish that was expected to do similar damage.

  • What was the result of the showdown between lava and acid on the iPad?

    -The lava almost melted the iPad, but it did not stop the device from playing content. On the other hand, the acid immediately turned off the iPad, showcasing its destructive power on electronics.

  • How did the script debunk the idea of acids that can immediately dissolve all metals?

    -The script debunked this idea by showing that concentrated acid did not immediately dissolve an iPad's metal casing. It took time and a specific type of acid (aqua regia) to cause significant damage, challenging the popular misconception about the instant dissolving power of acids.

  • What was the wild card used for the ice round?

    -For the ice round, the wild card was a flame thrower used by Mark, which did not perform as expected and only made water. However, a subsequent use of potential energy from the Acme Corporation managed to break the ice.

  • What happened when lava and acid were used on toys?

    -When lava and acid were used on toys, the lava caused some damage to the toy town, but the acid did not have a significant effect on the plastic toys. This is because polymers, which make up most plastics, have highly stable chemical structures that resist breaking down, even by acids.

  • What was the wild card used for the baseball bat challenge?

    -For the baseball bat challenge, Mark used a 2000-watt laser, which was effective against the wooden bat, cutting through it in a manner reminiscent of a real-life lightsaber.

  • What was the final showdown between lava and acid, and who won?

    -The final showdown involved each participant using their own junkyard car and trying to disable it the fastest. Kevin's car stopped within four seconds after being covered with lava, Nigel's car still ran perfectly despite the acid, and Mark took an additional 10 minutes just to get his excavator started. Kevin won the competition.

  • What is the main theme of the Roblox game 'Build a Rocket' developed by Mark?

    -The main theme of 'Build a Rocket' is a space adventure where players build customizable rockets, mine for resources, and explore different planets. The game requires engineering skills to balance the rocket's mass, thrusters, fuel supply, and navigation capabilities for successful missions.

  • What reward did the winner of the showdown, Kevin, receive?

    -As a reward for winning the showdown, Kevin received an indestructible 1.2 carrot diamond.

Outlines
00:00
๐Ÿ”ฅ Lava vs Acid: The Ultimate Showdown

This paragraph introduces a thrilling competition between two forces of nature: lava and acid. The contest involves testing each against seven objects, including a turkey leg, an iPad, slabs of ice, toys, a baseball bat, a diamond, and a functioning car. The showdown is hosted by Mark and features expert YouTuber NileRed for chemical reactions and Kevin, the backyard scientist, known as the lava king. A wild card factor of destruction is introduced for each object, adding an unpredictable twist to the competition. The first round involves the turkey leg, where lava chars the outside but cooks the inside, while acid breaks down the leg completely. The competition heats up, with acid taking an early lead and the subsequent challenges involving iPad and ice testing the destructive capabilities of both forces.

05:02
๐Ÿ’ก Debunking Myths: Acid's Slow Dissolution vs. Lava's Immediate Impact

In this paragraph, Mark discusses the common misconception that certain acids can instantly dissolve metal, debunking this myth by explaining that it takes several hours for certain acids to dissolve certain metals. The competition continues with a wild card challenge involving a high-speed golf ball cannon, which Mark uses to test his destructive capabilities. Meanwhile, Nigel uses concentrated acid to test the iPad, resulting in a quick shut down of the device. The round with the ice slabs sees lava making it through only one layer, while acid creates an exothermic reaction that melts through all layers. The competition then moves on to toys, where neither lava nor acid has a significant effect due to the stable chemical structure of polymers. Mark introduces a wild card, a two-ton steam roller, emphasizing the fun and educational aspects of the game.

10:02
๐ŸŽฎ Introducing 'Build a Rocket' on Roblox: A Fun Learning Experience

This paragraph shifts focus from the physical showdown to the digital realm, introducing 'Build a Rocket', a game developed by Mark on Roblox. The game allows players to build customizable rockets and use their engineering skills in a fun and interactive way. Mark explains that the game is designed to be both entertaining and educational, teaching players about concepts like projectile motion and Newton's second law. He also announces a contest where players who pass the game with the help of a character named Phat Gus before the end of the year can enter for a chance to win a platinum ticket to visit Crunch Labs in real life and see their rocket design come to life.

15:04
๐Ÿ† The Grand Finale: Lava and Acid Battle it Out in a Car Destruction Challenge

The competition reaches its climax with the final rounds. Mark and Kevin bring their own junkyard cars for a destruction challenge. The rules are simple: whoever can disable their car the fastest wins two points and the competition. Nigel uses a combination of acids, including nitric and hydrochloric, to create Aqua Regia, a powerful mixture capable of dissolving gold, to destroy his car. However, despite his efforts, the car continues to run, demonstrating its durability. Mark, on the other hand, uses a 50-ton excavator as his wild card, managing to completely crush his car, winning the final round and the competition.

20:05
๐Ÿš€ 'Build a Rocket' Game Premiere and the Future of Crunch Labs

In the final paragraph, Mark shifts the focus to the future of Crunch Labs and the official premiere of the 'Build a Rocket' game on Roblox. He invites viewers to join him in an exclusive world premiere of the game trailer, highlighting the game's features and the adventure it offers. Players can build rockets, mine resources, and explore different planets, all while customizing their spacecraft and honing their engineering skills. The game encourages players to think like engineers and solve challenges in various space environments. Mark also mentions that the game has been in development for over a year and that it represents the next step for Crunch Labs. He encourages players to visit CrunchLabs.com/Roblox to learn more and to participate in the game, promising a fun and rewarding experience.

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Keywords
๐Ÿ’กdestructive power
The term 'destructive power' refers to the ability of a force or substance to cause damage or destruction. In the context of the video, it is used to compare the effects of lava and acid on various objects, determining which has a greater capacity for destruction. The video showcases this through a series of experiments, such as lava melting a turkey leg and acid dissolving it, demonstrating the different ways these substances interact with matter and their relative destructive capabilities.
๐Ÿ’กchemical reactions
Chemical reactions involve chemical changes between substances that transform them into different materials. The video highlights chemical reactions by showcasing the interactions between lava and acid with various objects, such as the charring of a turkey leg by lava and the dissolving of an iPad by acid. These reactions are central to the experiments conducted, demonstrating the different outcomes based on the properties of the substances involved.
๐Ÿ’กYouTube experts
The term 'YouTube experts' refers to individuals on YouTube who are known for their extensive knowledge and content creation in specific fields. In this video, experts like NileRed and Kevin, the backyard scientist, are invited to demonstrate and explain the effects of chemical reactions, particularly between lava and acid on various objects. Their expertise adds credibility and educational value to the experiments conducted.
๐Ÿ’กwild card factor of destruction
The 'wild card factor of destruction' is an unpredictable or unconventional element introduced in the experiments to add an element of surprise and increase the entertainment value. In the video, this concept is used to introduce elements like piranhas or Superman X-Ray vision as potential factors that could influence the outcome of the destruction tests, although not all are used in practice.
๐Ÿ’กconcentrated acid
Concentrated acid is a type of acid that has a high proportion of the acid solute relative to the solvent, usually water. It is more potent and corrosive than dilute acid. In the video, Nigel uses eight liters of concentrated acid on an iPad to demonstrate its destructive power, showing that while it causes a reaction, it does not instantly dissolve the device as some might expect.
๐Ÿ’กexothermic reaction
An exothermic reaction is a chemical reaction that releases energy in the form of heat. In the video, the combination of acid and water creates an exothermic reaction that helps bore a hole through the ice, demonstrating the power of such reactions in facilitating the destructive process.
๐Ÿ’กpolymers
Polymers are large molecules composed of repeating structural units called monomers. They are known for their stability and resistance to degradation. In the video, the lack of reaction between the acid and plastic toys is attributed to the stable chemical structure of polymers, which is why they are often used to store acids and take a long time to degrade in landfills.
๐Ÿ’กthermodynamics
Thermodynamics is the branch of physics that deals with the relationships between heat and other forms of energy. In the context of the video, thermodynamics is implicitly involved when discussing the heat transfer and melting of materials like the iPad by lava, and the reaction of acid with metals.
๐Ÿ’กcorrosion
Corrosion is the gradual destruction of a material, usually a metal, due to a chemical reaction with its environment. In the video, Nigel explains that increasing the concentration and temperature of acid can enhance its corrosive power, leading to increased metal corrosion.
๐Ÿ’กRoblox
Roblox is an online platform and game creation system that allows users to design their own games and play a wide variety of games created by other users. In the video, Mark Rober introduces a new Roblox game called 'Build a Rocket versus Mark Rober,' which is related to his YouTube content and provides an interactive way for viewers to engage with the concepts of rocket building and space exploration.
๐Ÿ’กCrunch Labs
Crunch Labs is a real-world location where Mark Rober develops ideas and builds projects for his YouTube channel. It serves as a creative space and is also featured in the Roblox game, allowing players to virtually visit and engage with the concepts presented in the videos.
Highlights

Lava and acid go head-to-head in a scientific showdown against seven objects, including a turkey leg and a functioning car.

The YouTube experts NileRed and Kevin, the backyard scientist, compete to see who can cause more destruction with their respective agents.

A turkey leg is charred on the outside by lava but cooked to perfection on the inside, while acid dissolves it completely.

An iPad's screen is melted by lava, but it continues to function, whereas acid causes it to shut down instantly.

Lava struggles against ice, only managing to break through one layer, whereas acid creates an exothermic reaction boring a hole through all layers.

Toys, made of plastic polymers, are resistant to both lava and acid due to their stable chemical structures.

A baseball bat made of metal is quickly melted by lava, but a wood bat is cut in half by a 2000-watt laser.

A 1.2 karat diamond remains intact after being encased in lava, but acid slowly etches away at it.

In the finale, Mark operates a 50-ton excavator to destroy a car, showcasing the power of engineering and machinery.

Kevin's car is disabled in just four seconds by lava, while Nigel's car remains running despite acid corrosion.

Mark's game, 'Build a Rocket' on Roblox, is introduced as a fun and educational experience combining rocket building with science.

The game allows players to build customizable rockets, mine resources, and explore various planets in a space adventure.

Players can join forces with friends to build mega rockets and engage in challenging space environments.

Winning the game could earn a player a platinum ticket to visit Crunch Labs in real life and build a real-life version of their designed rocket.

Crunch Labs is a real place where Mark develops ideas and creations for his videos, offering a behind-the-scenes look into his process.

The video emphasizes the use of scientific inquiry to understand natural world interactions, beyond just the entertaining aspects.

Mark's humorous and adventurous approach to science education is showcased, blending fun with learning.

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