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The powder gives off carbon dioxide bubbles when mixed with water. The bubbles try to escape to the surface.

If you block that off by putting a lid on the pot it is in, the bubbles will cause a build up of Carbon dioxide. If you pop the lid off with your thumb the lid will fly across the room due to the reaction that occurred.

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