For this science project, we were asked to find a science experiment that we could conduct and film that looks like magic but is actually just science.
My partner and I decided that we would use a simple yet interesting experiment and use balloons to demonstrate how it could look like magic at first. We mixed 2 simple household items together, Sodium Bicarbonate (Baking Soda) and Acetate Acid ( Vinegar) to produce CO2 (Carbon Dioxide) gas. Now, CO2 gas isn’t just a normal gas; it is actually much heavier than normal air. But to really demonstrate that fact, we decided to use balloons. In our experiment, we filled one balloon with normal air and by using a water bottle, vinegar, and baking soda, we filled another balloon up with CO2 gas. We dropped them right next to each other and observed that the balloon with CO2 actually hit the ground much faster than the one with normal air did.
All in all, this project was a ton of fun to film and to do. All the research really intrigued me as I saw all these cool experiments that I could do at home very easily. Especially with spring break being right around the corner, I’m gonna need something to do when I’m bored.
Here is the link to David and I’s video:
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