POP! Explosion!

Question: What will happen if we mix baking soda and vinegar in a sealed bag?

Hypothesis: Our hypothesis is when you mix vinegar and baking soda in a sealed bag it will inflate the bag then pop. We think this because we know that CO2 can make a chemical reaction.

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Our Experiment

Materials: 

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Things you will need!

  • Plastic Bag
  • 200ml Vinegar
  • 4 tsp baking soda
  •  Large Bin (plastic)
  • 1 cup Measuring cup
  •  1 tsp
  • Paper towel strip

Safety Procedures
Remember safety is so important!

Safety first!
Material 1: Goggles
Material 2: Plastic Gloves
 

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Procedure:

  1. Step 1: Pour 200ml of vinegar into measuring cup.
  2. Step 2: Measure out 4 tsp of baking soda onto paper towel.
  3. Step 3: Fold paper towel corners.
  4. Step 4: Pour vinegar into plastic bag.
  5. Step 5: Put baking soda towel in bag but, don't let it drop in.
  6. Step 6: Shake thoroughly for 5 seconds.
  7. Step 7: Drop bag in bin.
  8.  Procedure complete! 



No special needs for this experiment. 

 ​Us in action!: Here is a video of us doing the experiment!

The Science behind it

The baking soda mixed with the vinegar makes C02 (carbon dioxide). Carbon dioxide is a deadly gas that has a chemical reaction with certain substances. The CO2 will fill the bag with it's air so then the bag will inflate then ......POP!   


Conclusions

Are hypothesis was correct! We found out that the baking soda and vinegar make a chemical reaction. we studied the final product and it looked very mangled, fumbled, and messed up. CO2 was behind it all. CO2 was made by the baking soda and vinegar mixed!  


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About Kyler 

I am a smart kid who loves to golf and ski. I have 3 younger siblings and a pet lizard named Sonny. I also play piano and trumpet.

About Ella

I play the piano,guitar, and viola.
I like to play baseball and ice skate. My favorite thing to do is hang out with my friends.

About Ezra

I am a 10 year old boy who loves animals and has a dog named Amber. I enjoy playing tennis and love ice skating. I have a younger sister too! 

 

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