Experiment #3 – Qualitative Observation of Bubble Formation in Carbonated Drink in

Different Conditions

Materials:

clear drinking glass

teaspoon / measuring spoon / syringe
2 big basins (preferably aluminum)
1 pack ice cubes
Hot water (Freshly boiled water)
2 bottles of carbonated soda (Sprite) 500 mL in clear bottle
White vinegar /1 pc. Lime or Lemon
Stopwatch
Camera

Methods:

Effect of Temperature:
1. Label the soda bottles as ‘A” and ‘B’, ensure that both bottles are at room temperature.

2. Shake both bottles vigorously until bubbles are formed inside. Observe the bubbles
formed.

3. Place bottle ‘A’ in the basin with hot water and ‘B’ in the basin with ice cubes. Ensure
that both bottles are submerged adequately.

4. Leave for 5 minutes, then remove from the basin and wipe the bottle with dry cloth.
Observe the bubbles inside the bottles.

5. Compare the “before and after” formation of the bubbles for both conditions.

6. Take photos and record the observations.

Effect of Concentration
1. Use the soda submerged in hot water and let it cool down to room temperature.

2. Open the bottle cap then add 1 teaspoonful or 5 mL of vinegar.

3. Close the bottle cap immediately and observe the bubbles formed.

4. Compare the “before and after” formation of the bubbles (before and after adding
vinegar)
 5. Take photos and record the observations.

Effect of Pressure
1. Use the soda submerged in ice and let it cool down to room temperature.

2. Open the bottle cap then pour the carbonated drink into a clear drinking glass.

3. Fill up to the rim and observe the bubbles formed.

4. Compare the “before and after” formation of the bubbles (before and after opening the
cap and filling the glass)

5. Take photos and record the observations.

Measurements:

IMPORTANT: You may copy and paste this part of the Performance Task, as this will serve as
your DATA SHEET for Experiment #3.

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UNIVERSITY OF SANTO TOMAS SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

PERFORMANCE TASK IN GENERAL CHEMISTRY II (STEM)
2nd TERM, S.Y. 2021-2022

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DATA SHEET FOR EXPERIMENT # 3

Parameter Conditions
A. Effect of Hot water bath Ice bath
Temperature
Record of observation

(attach photos of bottle with (attach photos of bottle with

bubbles) bubbles)
Description of observation briefly describe which set-up
yielded to more bubbles
formed or less bubbles formed
B. Effect of Before adding Vinegar
Concentration
Record of observation
(attach photos of bottle with
bubbles)
Description of observation briefly describe which set-up
yielded to more bubbles
formed or less bubbles formed
C. Effect of Pressure Before opening the cap
Record of observation
(attach photos of bottle with
bubbles)
Description of observation briefly describe which set-up
yielded to more bubbles
formed or less bubbles formed
briefly describe which set-up
yielded to more bubbles
formed or less bubbles formed
After adding Vinegar
(attach photos of bottle with
bubbles)
briefly describe which set-up
yielded to more bubbles
formed or less bubbles formed
After filling up the glass
(attach photos of glass with
bubbles)
briefly describe which set-up
yielded to more bubbles
formed or less bubbles formed