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Rocket Science
| Content Provider | howtosmile |
|---|---|
| Copyright Year | 1997 |
| Description | Learners create a small explosion by collecting hydrogen and oxygen gas together and squeezing them into a flame. Two test tubes are used to generate the gases: zinc and hydrochloric acid to produce hydrogen gas, hydrogen peroxide and manganese dioxide to produce oxygen gas. A stopper with a hole is inserted in both the test tubes, and learners fill a small pipette bulb with water. They let the gases from the two test tubes displace the water. The gases are squeezed into a flame to make a "pop," and the gas ratio can be varied to change the magnitude of the "pop." This reaction can be related to the hydrogen/oxygen reaction that powers the space shuttle. For safety reasons, this activity works best as a demonstration for younger audiences. |
| Related Links | http://www.omsi.edu/sites/all/FTP/files/chemistry/U5RocketScience.pdf |
| Language | English |
| Access Restriction | Open |
| Rights Holder | Oregon Museum of Science and Industry |
| Subject Keyword | Industrial Chemistry Rocket Combustion Hydrogen Oxygen Propulsion Transportation Earth and Space Science Astronomy Probes Satellites and Spacecraft Engineering and Technology Engineering Aerospace Engineering Chemical Engineering Transportation Engineering Technology Energy and Power Physical Sciences Chemistry Chemical Reactions |
| Content Type | Text |
| Educational Role | Student Teacher |
| Educational Use | Assessment |
| Time Required | PT5M0S |
| Education Level | Class IX Class X Class XI Class XII |
| Pedagogy | Experimental Activity |
| Resource Type | Hands-on |
| Subject | Space Science Technical |
