Sour Science.(instructions for performing experiments with chemical reactions involving vinegar and citrus juice)

From: Science Activities | Date: January 1, 1999| Author: WHETZEL, JOAN | Copyright information

Is science considered a bitter medicine that leaves a sour taste in students' mouths? Maybe teachers can change this impression by trying some sour science in their classrooms. Sour science involves mixing vinegar and lemon juice or orange juice with 2 or 3 other ingredients. When these are added together, a chemical reaction happens. The result is a firsthand experience of pucker power!

Two of these activities will take some time; the final results will not be apparent ...

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