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Dean J. Campbell

Department of Chemistry, Bradley University, Peoria, IL 61625-0208

Stacy DeWees

Department of Chemistry, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI 48824

J. Chem. Educ., 2001, 78 (7), p 910

DOI: 10.1021/ed078p910

Publication Date (Web): July 1, 2001

Section:

History, Education, and Documentation

Abstract

The "whoosh bottle" demonstration can be converted to a simple and rather spectacular rocket car by adding a set of lightweight wheels to a plastic milk jug.

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Keywords (Audience):

High School / Introductory Chemistry

Keywords (Domain):

Demonstrations

Keywords (Feature):

Tested Demonstrations

Keywords (Subject):

Gases

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Another Variation on the "Whoosh Bottle" Theme
Edward G. Senkbeil
Journal of Chemical Education2004 81 (1), 31
- Another Variation on the "Whoosh Bottle" Theme
  Edward G. Senkbeil
  Journal of Chemical Education2004 81 (1), 31
  Description of a familiar demonstration with additional safety considerations.
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Another Variation on the "Whoosh Bottle" Theme (the author replies)
Dean J. Campbell
Journal of Chemical Education2004 81 (1), 31
- Another Variation on the "Whoosh Bottle" Theme (the author replies)
  Dean J. Campbell
  Journal of Chemical Education2004 81 (1), 31
  Additional safety considerations and a CO2 rocket car.
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