Film Canister Rocket
Have you ever wanted to create your own rocket? You can and it's easy!
Ingredients
Instructions
STEP 1: Fill the film canister 1/2 of the way full with water.
STEP 2: Place one of the Alka-Seltzer tablets in the film canister and quickly turn thecanister so the top is on the surface and wait for your rocket to take off.
Explanation
Carbon dioxide gas builds up so much pressure it forcibly launched the film canister into
the air. With an Alka-Seltzer tablet, the carbon dioxide is produced as a result of a
chemical reaction.
Have you ever wanted to create your own rocket? You can and it's easy!
Ingredients
| Film Canister with Snap-On Lid | |
| Water | |
| Alka-Seltzer Tablet | |
| Safety Goggles |
Instructions
STEP 1: Fill the film canister 1/2 of the way full with water.
STEP 2: Place one of the Alka-Seltzer tablets in the film canister and quickly turn the
Explanation
Carbon dioxide gas builds up so much pressure it forcibly launched the film canister into
the air. With an Alka-Seltzer tablet, the carbon dioxide is produced as a result of a
chemical reaction.
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