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Rocket project
TO
Ms. Patraphorn Sanguansat
BY
Green Man
Atitaya Jaroenpattanamongkol
Kaewkawee Pleumcharoen
Phu-fah Nontamongkoltorn
Pattranith Pattanaanunsuk
Warit Phakratchatanon
Abstract
In this experiment we observed that the principles of physics and chemistry is directly
related to the experiment. For chemistry, we determine what happen in the chemical reaction,
what will effect from the reaction and what are the limiting reagent, excess reagent and the
mole of the compound. We know how to calculate and find the limiting reagent, excess
reagent and the mole of the compound. The limiting reagent in this chemical reaction is the
one that have less mol which is vinegar and it is 0.415 mol. The excess reagent in this
chemical reaction is the one that have more mol which is baking soda and it is 0.71 mol.
Our rocket didnt hit the target.The nearest point that we get is 20 metres. The angles of
propulsion is 45 degrees. For physics, we determine that the concepts of measurement,
Newtons laws of motion, linear motion, projectile, impulse and momentum and
energy(work, power, KE, PE) are related to the experiment.
Introduction
Chemical equation is the symbolic representation of a chemical reaction in the form
of symbols and formula, wherein the reactant are given on the left-hand side and the product
on the right-hand side. In this experiment, were experiencing the acid-base reaction.
Acid-base reaction is a type of chemical process typified by the exchange of one or more
hydrogen ions, H+, between species that may be neutral, such as water, H2O; or acetic acid,
or electrically charged ions, such as ammonium, NH4+. We use vinegar and baking soda as
the acid-base reaction for this experiment. Baking soda has the properties which are white
odorless, crystalline solid, completely soluble in water. It has pH of 8.3. Baking soda
frequency use for food processing, beverages, and household cleaning products. Vinegars
properties and physical qualities, depend on the type and amount of minerals, vitamins, fiber
and organic compound used for its production.
Objective
To create a rocket that can be able to launch to at least 20 meters and tried to hit the
target.
To demonstrate how chemistry is related to the launch of the rocket, in the terms of
acid-base reaction.
Materials
Launching a rocket
Vinegar (CH3COOH)
g 60.40g
- Mol = Molar mass = 84.01g/mol = 0.71 mol
Limiting reagent is the one that have less mol which is vinegar and it is 0.415 mol.
Excess reagent is the one that have more mol which is baking soda and it is 0.71 mol.
Product has the same mol as the limiting reagent which is 0.415 mol.
Gas: Co2
g
Mol = Molar mass
g
0.415 = 40.01g/mol
g = 16.60
The error in this experiment is caused by the chemical leak, the amount of the
chemical substance is not proper and accurate, and the air resistance which is hardly to
control.To improve the accuracy in this experiment, we should watching the direction of the
wind blow, to find the best place to put the launcher. Calculate the appropriate amount of
baking soda and vinegar used to launch the rocket. Roll up and stick the tissue tightly, to
prevent the baking soda from leaking out and make sure to press the corks tightly with the
bottle, to make a good chemical reaction between baking soda and vinegar.
Conclusion
For the conclusion, our rocket hit the target nearest at 20 metres, but it isnt in the
target point. So, its mean we failed. The amount of chemical used for vinegar and baking
soda is 500 mL and 60.50 grams respectively. When vinegar reacts with baking soda it starts
a chemical reaction that produces carbon dioxide, water and sodium acetate. The acetic acid
(in vinegar) reacts with sodium bicarbonate (in baking soda) to form a carbonic acid. The
chemical equation in this experiment is CH3COOH + NaHCO3 CH3COONa + H2O +
CO2. The limiting reagent in this chemical reaction is the one that have less mol which is
vinegar and it is 0.415 mol. The excess reagent in this chemical reaction is the one that have
more mol which is baking soda and it is 0.71 mol.
References
https://recipes.sainsburys.co.uk/articles/fun-stuff/transform-a-bottle-into-a-rocket-in-6-easy-st
eps
http://www.middleschoolchemistry.com/multimedia/chapter6/lesson2
http://chemistry.about.com/od/chemicalreactions/f/What-Is-The-Equation-For-The-Reaction-
Between-Baking-Soda-And-Vinegar.htm