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In this chemistry activity which should only be done under adult supervision (page 10 of the PDF), learners will create an exothermic process by making Sodium Acetate. Students will boil a mixture of baking soda and vinegar to form a solution of Sodium Acetate. Once cooled, this solution will readily crystalize. Although this activity was created as a post-visit for a workshop about chemistry in cooking, it also makes an excellent stand-alone activity.
- Under 5 minutes
- 1 to 2 hours
- $5 - $10 per group of students
- Ages 8 - 14
- Activity, Experiment/Lab Activity
- English
Quick Guide
Materials List (per group of students)
- 1 liter clear vinegar (weak acetic acid)
- 4 Tablespoons of baking soda (sodium bicarbonate)
- Saucepan or large beaker
- Hotplate
- Refrigerator
- Separate container and plastic wrap
Subjects
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Physical Sciences
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Heat and Thermodynamics
- Heat and Temperature
- Thermodynamics and Entropy
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Chemistry
- Chemical Reactions
- Acids and Bases
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Heat and Thermodynamics
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The Nature of Science
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The Scientific Process
- Conducting Investigations
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The Scientific Process
Informal Categories
- Food and Cooking
Audience
To use this activity, learners need to:
- see
- touch
Learning styles supported:
- Involves hands-on or lab activities
Other
Includes alignment to state and/or national standards:
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- All rights reserved, COSI Columbus, 2009