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Launch a homemade rocket using a chemical reaction.
Launch a homemade rocket using a chemical reaction.
Aerospace Engineering
Aerospace Engineering
Alka Rocket
Alka Rocket
Materials Needed:
Empty Film Canister
Alka-Seltzer Tablet
Bowl of water
Tips:
Tips:
Supervise students with Alka-Seltzer tablets.
Supervise students with Alka-Seltzer tablets.
Let student practice putting the lid on the canister.
Let student practice putting the lid on the canister.
Perform this experiment outside.
Perform this experiment outside.
Don't forget to quickly stand a few feet back!
Don't forget to quickly stand a few feet back!
Expand your knowledge:
Expand your knowledge:
What do you think would happen if you changed the size of the tablet of Alka-Seltzer?
What do you think would happen if you changed the size of the tablet of Alka-Seltzer?
Would changing the amount of water change your results?
Would changing the amount of water change your results?
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