Monday, January 21, 2013

Try it! Experiment: Dissolve it

Hey guys! You know, there are some questions in the world like, "Which rocks fizz in certain things and which rocks don't?" Well you can do an experiment and find out!

What you'll need:
- Several different types of rocks and minerals
- Four clear cups
- Plain Canada dry Ginger Ale
- Water
- Vinegar
- A drink or liquid of your choice
and last but not least,
- a magnifying glass

Instructions:
1. Pour each drink into a cup
2. Put a few rocks in each cup
3. Use a magnifying glass to see everything more closely
4. Write the results
5. Put the different rocks in different cups and switch it up
6. Repeat steps 3-5 until you have enough info
7. Look over notes; which rocks dissolved and which ones didn't?

Have fun with your experiment and be sure to comment on what happened!

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