Number of Mentos vs. Height: Soda Geyser Series #5

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In this activity, learners conduct a controlled experiment to examine how many Mentos are needed to make the tallest possible soda geyser. Will the greatest number of Mentos yield the tallest soda geyser? This activity page features a fun how-to video that shows learners and educators how to conduct the investigation.

Quick Guide

Preparation Time:
1 to 2 hours
Learning Time:
1 to 2 hours
Estimated Materials Cost:
Over $20 per group of students
Age Range:
Ages 8 - 18
Resource Types:
Activity, Experiment/Lab Activity
Language:
English

Materials List (per group of students)

Keywords

Subjects

  • Mathematics
    • Measurement
  • Physical Sciences
    • Energy
      • Potential and Kinetic Energy
      • Work and Machines
    • Chemistry
      • Chemical Reactions
      • Solutions
    • States of Matter
      • Liquids
  • The Nature of Science
    • The Scientific Process
      • Conducting Investigations
      • Gathering Data
      • Formulating Explanations

Informal Categories

  • Food and Cooking
  • Outdoor Activity

Audience

To use this activity, learners need to:

  • see
  • touch

Learning styles supported:

  • Involves hands-on or lab activities

Other

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Access Rights:

  • Free access

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Rights:

  • All rights reserved, Children's Museum of Houston, 2010

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