Cool Reaction! The Reaction of Baking Soda and Vinegar
Recommended for grades K–5.
Introduction
Have you ever mixed vinegar and baking soda? It’s fun to watch, but did you know that it is actually a chemical reaction that produces gas and changes temperature, too? The gas it produces is carbon dioxide, CO2, and the temperature change is what we are going to study in this activity. Does the temperature go up or down? We will soon find out!
Objectives
In this activity, you will
- Produce a reaction between baking soda and vinegar.
- Measure the changing temperature of a reaction.
- Make observations.
Sensors and Equipment
This experiment requires each of the following Vernier sensors and equipment (unless otherwise noted):
Additional Requirements
You may also need an interface and software for data collection. What do I need for data collection?
Download Experiment Preview
The student-version preview includes:
- Step-by-step instructions for computer-based data collection
- List of materials and equipment
Note: The experiment preview of the computer edition does not include essential teacher information, safety tips, or sample data. Instructions for Logger Pro and other software (such as LabQuest App or TI handheld software, where available) are on the CD that accompanies the book. We strongly recommend that you purchase the book before performing experiments.
Standards Correlations
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Included in the Lab Book
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