Popcorn Science fair project
Objective
The Popcorn Science fair project experiment is especially for the child who is in the third to fifth class. The interior activity is based on the popcorn. In the experiment, we check which chemical will form a long-lasting reaction. The enjoyable part of the experiment is that the popcorn will start dancing.
Materials required
● Mason Jar
● Tablets of alka-seltzer
● Popcorn kernel
● soda bicarbonate
● Vinegar
● Oil
● Stopwatch
Popcorn Science fair project Theory
This Popcorn Science fair project experiment is a fun method to illustrate chemical reactions and see which chemicals generate the most long-lasting reactions. You’ll need several jars to verify each mixture, as well as a timer to see how long the kernels bounce around in each jar before settling to the bottom. For the best results, repeat the experiment many times.
Procedures
Follow these steps to complete the dancing corn scientific experiment
Step 1 Fill each jar halfway with your preferred liquid. Use liquids such as water, oil, or vinegar.
Step 2 Put a layer of popcorn kernels in the bottom of each jar.
Step 3 Place the reactant in the vial and keep an eye on it.
Step 4 To get the popcorn kernel to leap, you may need to shake it a bit.
Step 5 write the amount of time each set of kernels bounces.
Step 6 Examine additional chemical reactions once you’ve completed this experiment to see which ones get the greatest results.
Use the following:
● Alka-Seltzer tablets and water
● vinegar and baking soda
● Baking soda and lemon juice
● Baking soda with citric acid
● Oils and Alka-Seltzer tablets
Step 7 write down the readings of each time experiment and compare which one goes longest.
RESULTS
We discovered that using baking soda and vinegar worked best for the dancing Popcorn Science fair project By steadily reducing the reaction time using baking soda and vinegar, the other parts of the popcorn may “dance.”A fork was used to help shake the kernel up and down in the water. Our kernel simmered for more than a minute in the vinegar solution before ultimately sinking to the bottom of the bottle.
Science behind it
A chemical reaction is used in this scientific Popcorn Science fair project experiment. When the two chemicals are combined, carbon dioxide (CO2) gas is produced. Bubbles occur around the popcorn kernel as a result of the gas.
The kernel is lifted to the surface of the liquid by gas bubbles, and when the gas is released, the kernel falls back into the jar, giving the impression that it is dancing or leaping.