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The raisins are actually denser than the soda, making them sink, but the carbon dioxide (CO2) bubbles in a fizzy drink are drawn to the surface of a raisin. When enough bubbles have coagulated, it raises the raisin higher because of the increased buoyancy, allowing it to float to the surface. Once the raisin reaches the surface, the bubbles pop and the carbon dioxide is released into the air, thus giving the raisin a "dancing" motion. The released carbon dioxide causes the raisin to sink again so it can collect more bubbles. The bubbles act as a life vest that vanishes when it reaches the surface.
The rising and falling of the raisins stops when most of the carbon dioxide has escaped from the soda. Sometimes, the raisin absorbs too much water and it sinks to the bottom. This experiment also works with baking soda and vinegar. Vinegar has acetic acid, which reacts with the baking soda, which is a base. The compounds for baking soda and vinegar (acetic acid) are NaHCO3+CH3COOH. This "dancing" movement also works with many different objects, such as macaroni or corn.
For more information, visit Steve Spangler's "The Bubble Lifter".
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Will lithium sink or float?
it will float, with it being a soft metal, try it for yourself
Is grape soft drink a heterogeneous?
i things i will say it is hetergeneous
Is cold drinkk and soft drink same thing?
No, it's not the same. cold drink contains caffeine while soft drink donot.
How will one can test the soft drink is acidic or basic or neutral?
For one to test whether a soft drink is acidic,neutral or basic, You would have to first know the pH of the drink. Mehtyl orange and phenolphthalene when used in the soft drink will give a precise colour.
What soft drink contained lithium?
ginger ale
Will lithium sink or float?
it will float, with it being a soft metal, try it for yourself
What is Pop?
The word "Pop" is a soft drink or soda. It is called this because the bubbles caused by the oxygen added with water and sugar, makes a popping noise. For example, if you put a raisin in Sprite, it will sink to the bottom, float to the top, sink to the bottom, float to the top. This probably isn't the most technicle answer, probably because it is written by an 11 year old, but it's good enough :)
Why can raisins float in lemonade but not in water?
Raisins dance because when you put a raisin in a lemonade with a small cup of vinegar there are bubbles gonna come up to attach to the raisins then at the top bubbles pop.
How can you tell the difference between Black Onyx and Jet or even glass?
to tell the diffence, float both in a glass of water. The jet will float, the heavier, glass, will sink. Also Jet is soft, easily carved but easily damaged.
Is a sink in volleyball hit hard of soft?
soft.
How much is a soft drink?
A soft drink is $20.
Why don't mountain ranges on the continents sink into the soft astenosphere?
But mountain ranges on continents do sink into the soft asthenosphere! They sink more than their continent but they still float on the heavier material beneath. A large tall cruse ship (mountain) will sit much deeper in the water than a flat barge (a continent). Still, the large cruse ship will float in the more dense material underneath. Just as the water has a greater density than the large cruise ship, the asthenosphere still has a greater density than the mountain range.
What is the name of the bug that looks like a raisin?
A tick that has a soft shell can resemble a raisin. Engorged ticks, meaning ticks who have fed and are full of blood do not appear raisin shaped in appearance.
Is pineapple a soft drink?
Yes pineapple is a soft drink
Is coke a soft drink?
Yes coke is a soft drink
What human food do lady bugs like?
Ladybugs like raisins. Break the raisin in half so the ladybug can get to the soft insides of the raisin.
Is ice tea a soft drink?
Ice tea is a soft drink.
