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
J. Chem. Educ., 2008, 85 (1), p 18
DOI: 10.1021/ed085p18
Publication Date (Web): January 1, 2008

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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  • Received: August 03, 2009

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