JCE 2008 (85) 18 [Jan] Soda Can Density and Unexpected Results


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Chemical Education Today

Classroom Activity Connections

Soda Can Density and Unexpected Results

Erica K. Jacobsen
The Dalles, OR 97058

Donald R. Paulson
Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, California State University, Los Angeles, CA 90032

Michael J. Sanger
Department of Chemistry, Middle Tennessee State University, Murfreesboro, TN 37132

January 2008
Vol. 85 No. 1
p. 18

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Abstract

Reader Donald R. Paulson reports on an unexpected result seen while performing a sink/float test similar to that described in the JCE Classroom Activity "Whatever Floats (or Sinks) Your Can", and describes an extension to the Activity. Activity author Michael J. Sanger and JCE editor-in-chief John W. Moore also discuss possible extensions.

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Citation	Jacobsen, Erica K.; Paulson, Donald R.; Sanger, Michael J. J. Chem. Educ. 2008, 85, 18.
Keywords	Consumer Chemistry; Elementary / Middle School Science; Hands-On Learning / Manipulatives; High School / Introductory Chemistry; Physical Properties
History	Created: Last Updated:	12/4/2007 12/10/2007

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