Nit1 (Wgu Science)

If Mentos is dropped into Coke or sprite will the chemical reaction be the same if half a dose is dropped?

• Relevance of your testable question

Relevance of this experiment is to test the height and reaction time caused by Mentos mixing with Coke.

A1.  Literature Review: In a literature review, summarize information from at least two outside science experiment projects (published works or works by other students) that relate to your topic of inquiry or literature that provides an introduction to the theory and concepts that provide the foundation for this experiment.

Other similar experiments, indicate Mentos and Coke have the most chemical reaction due to higher carbonation levels.  Eruption heights are higher due to extra Mentos dropped into the bottles. One report indicates the use of Perrier, Sprite, Mountain Dew , and Classic Coke. All outside experiments have the same procedure to obtaining reactions, such as opening the bottle, dropping a Mentos, or dropping multiple Mentos. All reaction lead to the hypothesis which Coke is the quickest and highest eruption.

A2.  In an experimental design, do the following:

A2a.  Experimental Design Steps: Describe the steps in the experimental procedure.

Note: The level of detail should be such that someone else would be able to reasonably replicate your experiment from your description.

In order to properly conduct this experiment the following items are needed:

One pack of Mentos

Three bottles of Sprite

Three bottles of Coke

Two yardsticks

One roll of tape

Begin by opening the coke and the sprite and coke bottles and closing the lid. This is done to stream line the process.

* Attach yardstick to the wall (preferably outside) making sure the yardstick starts at the lid to obtain a proper measurement.

* Place the first bottle in front of the yardstick.

* Drop different doses of Mentos into the first bottles.

* Measure amount of chemical reaction per dose.

* Measure reaction time and...