Exothermic Reactions
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Exothermic Reactions

An exothermic reaction will lose heat in the process of a chemical reaction which will cause heat to exit or leave the "system" and pass into the general surroundings.

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Make Your Own Exothermic Reaction

What you need:

  • Dishwashing Liquid
  • Hydrogen Peroxide (Bleach Activator from the beauty supply - not drug store HP)
  • Plastic Bottle
  • Yeast
  • Old Cookie Sheet (covered with foil)
  • Food Coloring (optional)
  • Funnel
  • Directions:

    Get your stuff and go outside or somewhere that doesn't mind a mess

    Add your hydrogen peroxide to the bottle using the funnel

    Add your food coloring - we used purple!

    Add some dishwashing liquid ot the mix...

    Add the yeast and remove the funnel so you can see the reaction...

    It starts to bubble slightly...

    Then more....

    When the bubbling stops, the reaction is over.

    If you let the kiddos touch the bottle during the reaction it will feel warm!

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