Wonderlabs · Lab 01 · Pop + Mentos
How high can the fizz fly?
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1. Plan a fair test
The one thing I will change: number of mints.
Things I will keep the same:
2. Predict, then try
Write your prediction before you press the button. Choices: Tiny fizz · Table-high · Sky-high · Mega geyser.
| Number of mints | My prediction | Geyser height (units) | What I noticed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mint | |||
| 3 mints | |||
| 5 mints | |||
| 8 mints |
3. Find the pattern
When I changed the number of mints, I saw that
One prediction that surprised me, and why:
4. Explain it
Use at least two of these words: dissolved, carbon dioxide, physical change, variable.
5. Think like a scientist
This lab is a model. One thing it leaves out about the real world is