Experiment of the Week Alka Seltzer Rocket

Film Canister Rocket
Have you ever wanted to create your very own rocket? According to "Science Guy" Jason Lindsey you can and all you need are a few ingredients from around the house.




Ingredients
· Film Canister
· Water
· Alka-Seltzer Tablet
· Safety Goggles
Instructions
STEP 1: Pour the water into the film canister until it is half full.
STEP 2: Place one of the Alka-Seltzer tablets into the film canister, snap on the lid, and quickly flip it upside down.

Explanation
Carbon dioxide gas is produced as a result of a chemical reaction between the water and Alka-Seltzer tablet. The Carbon dioxide gas builds up pressure until there is enough force to launch the film canister into the air. You can discover more hands-on experiments by going to www.hookedonscience.org.

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