We gathered our ingredients:
- 4 Tbs. lemon juice
- 2 tsp. baking soda
- 2 Tbs. confectioner's sugar
- 2 quarts cold water
We also added 1 tablespoon of vanilla, and a pinch of cinnamon, hoping to give our concoction a cola, rather than a lemon lime, sort of taste. But, first we did a quick test with a little baking soda, lemon juice, vanilla, and cinnamon, just to make sure there wasn't anything in the vanilla, or cinnamon, that would neutralize the reaction.
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Then, we mixed all of our ingredients together, saving the lemon juice for last.
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Satisfied, that a reaction was taking place, and we had a fizzy drink, I poured a sample for my oldest - the official taste tester.
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Apparently, while the lemon juice did react with the baking soda to produce bubbles, it did nothing to neutralize the baking soda taste.
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It's great to be a homeschooler.
1 comment:
What a great science experiment!
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