Cody'sLab - 2024-12-31
I demonstrate that mercury cannot be absorbed by a standard cloth, then explain what can absorb mercury and delve way too deeply into the reasons. Previous version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QKdkqLVq04k Help me make videos by donating here: https://www.patreon.com/CodysLab SubReddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/codyslab/
It's not a good Idea to reupload videos because it tanks the clickthrough rate making YouTube less likely to promote it, but I felt I could do better. I'm still not completely happy with the video but I had to draw the line somewhere.
I'll watch re-uploads every time Cody, I've been watching you for years now, you're so awesome and wholesome bro. We'll always support you!
Long time lurker first time poster. You rock man. Don’t worry about the algorithm. You just be awesome. The internet will follow you.
I love your videos. Been watching them for years. I have learned so much from you. I wish you would do more
Videos. I understand why you can’t as I am sure you are busy with other things in your life
All good buddy, have my 100% rewatch for the effort
We, your subscribers will always watch every single reupload still.
End the video at 1:55 as it's obvious that Cody has mystical powers
9:43 "This is in the wrong place. Let me fix that"
Cody: **stretches out your periodic table of elements**
160% yield video
Hooray! Now 60% more Cody!
😁
Hopefully Cody's not with 60% more mercury.
60% is quite significant
chemistry content thats comprehensive like this is such a valuable resource, thanks cody
Top tier bed time content creators
The way you chuckle when you do something elementary but cool, shows how much you love this stuff.
That’s passion right there.
This is an awesome channel.
I just got done working a night shift and still decided to stay awake to watch this.
You're not alone. I also clicked this first after getting home from work
Thanks for the reupload, it answered a lot of my questions from the first version.
The demonstration with gold was especially interesting, for a noble metal, gold has a lot of unusual interactions with other elements. For example, the gold on the mineral patents/claims at my work forms exclusively with arsenic, despite being unable to react with it. It took decades of research to figure out that it was acting like a sponge and absorbing it into the structure.
One of the last places I expected a hololive pfp, based af
"Alright everyone, welcome back to Cody's lab". Music to my ears. Happy New Years!
I thought i had seen that thumb nail then saw how long ago it was uploaded the saw the title. You sure did send me on a roller coaster of thoughts. I am excited to see the 60% more
Man, I love your videos! Don't care if its a re-upload or whatever!
You have a great personality and your love of all things science really shines through!
I pointed it out in the previous video but i'll point it out here too;
The vast majority of us will ever put in the time, effort or money to work with mercury safely, much less have the knowledge to create that AWESOME shot of the gold absorbing the mercury at 6:05, so thanks so much :)
Mercury metal is very tame though. I wouldn't want to work with the salts but mercury metal is on par with bleach in my mind.
@cyan_oxy6734 I mean i'll take your word for it, but that doesn't mean anyone is actually going to take that unknown risk, since as far as most people are concerned mercury isn't to be fucked with.
0:50 I'm so glad to hear the vent 😅
More like 58% more explanation... Been swindled twice... Have a great new years!
I can fill in the blanks. Mercury has mystical powers. People used to do all sorts of mystical crap with it. Permafrost melt is going to release insane amounts of it into the environment and we will all be enlightened mystical beings after that. Lastly you can use it in your washing machine and it won't stain your clothing unless they are made from copper threads and you add hydrochloric acid instead of bleach. Mercury coated clothing looks sick like a mid evil style of clothing that looks like you would be protected from damage.
Always happy to see more explanation in a CodysLab video!
Just adding another comment to hopefully boost engagement and satisfy the almighty algorithm (or at least help offset any lower clickthrough rate) :)
I wish you were my chemistry teacher, your enthusiasm is contagious!
He'd also make a superb geology teacher.
I’m happy for the extra explanation… wishing a happy New Years to Chicken Hole Base.
Tasty mercury salts. Awesome video as always.
all the additional details were greatly appreciated. I feel like I really do have a better understanding of the concept as a whole.
i dont understand 60% more but im loving the idea that im clever enough to. Happy NYE Cody.
60% more explanation and a 100% reason to remember the video.
Whoa deja vu
Rraaahhh I love it when Cody explains complex topics in a simple manner!
Cody has forgotten more chemistry than most of us will ever know.
Spreak 4 uself dawg
@js-ss1og Most is the key word. The average person's understanding of chemistry is very disappointing.
Your videos are among the best I’ve ever seen. You have never failed to impress this old musician.
If it is about Mercury, I'll watch both videos! Thanks Cody!
Mercury going through a filter at the end was super cool!
60%?! You added 200% more explanation and with cooler demonstrations!!
Every video of yours I watch the more I am convinced you are indeed a wizard
Bonus wisdom!
Thanks for the video, Sir
Love the vacuum filtration at the end. Fascinating!
Im glad I’m not the only one who watches Cody while they sleep, then I dream about Cody….
Omg, thank you for providing a more detailed explanation!! Very fascinating. The demo at 6:08 is one of the coolest demonstrations I’ve EVER seen, it so clearly shows the mercury spreading throughout the gold!!
Mad props dawg. You're the man now dawg.
A reupload from Cody’s lab is certainly some kind of existential warning or something. But as usual whoosh.💨
Commenting for the algorithm gods, support Cody!
Sweet perfect timing
Glad to know my algorithm is similar to Cody's.
woah amazing video with 60% more filling in it
It's always a good idea to watch Cody though! Twice through is twice as good!
The first video that I could thumbs up twice 😁
One more times the charm
This is such an incredible demo! I wish it was safer, this is a great way to teach basic chemistry
Its very reminiscent of the older mercury videos that made me subscribe over a decade ago. Now if only the Bee series came back, it would be the perfect YouTube nostalgia!
I feel 100% smarter. Thanks Cody!
Always like extra info about cool effects of elements. Dont mind rewatching the pieces i watched in the first one.
Wow I actually wondered about the copper wick at the beginning nice!
Haven't seen the initial vif, but this explanation was excellent!
@randomnik70 - 2025-01-02
Shaky camera, background noise, improvised containers, rust, out of focus without proper lighting... yes, this is the oldschool youtube-style quality content we all know and love
@lindboknifeandtool - 2025-01-05
This is real life chemistry.
The other dudes are into cleaning not chemistry 😂
@wompastompa3692 - 2025-01-12
That's called SOUL.