Egyptian teacher’s chemistry experiment going horribly wrong goes viral

Teacher was filmed during lesson in Egyptian capital Cairo Was showing the class how to produce a 'mild' chemical reaction But he appears to have misjudged the quantities, causing ball of flame

By Sam Webb for MailOnline

Published: 10:53 EST, 10 November 2014 | Updated: 11:11 EST, 10 November 2014

A chemistry teacher in Egypt has become a laughing stock after an explosive video of him bungling an experiment became a worldwide internet hit.

The teacher - named locally in the Egyptian capital Cairo as Ahmed Gabr, 38, - was supposed to be showing the class how to produce a mild reaction by producing oxyhydrogen, or bang gas as it is also known.

But he apparently bungled the quantities and sent children screaming from the classroom when the tumbler he was using exploded, showering the room with sparks, flying glass and boiling chemicals.

Bang: A chemistry teacher in Egypt has become a laughing stock after an explosive video of him bungling an experiment and causing a classroom explosion became a worldwide internet hit. Fortunately, no one was hurt

Before and after: The teacher was supposed to be showing the class how to produce a mild reaction by producing oxyhydrogen

The terrifying moment science experiment results in EXPLOSION

Some of the terrified youngsters can be heard praying as they fight to get out of the classroom while others shout out in distress.

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Egyptian teacher's chemistry experiment going horribly wrong goes viral