SCIENCE CONCEPT
The scientific concept behind an Alka Seltzer Lava lamp is a chemical reaction. In this case, there is a chemical reaction between the water and the seltzer. The tablet forms a gas with the water called carbon dioxide. The carbon dioxide rises to the top slowly through the oil and once it pops at the top, the oil blob sinks back down to start the process all over again.
Alka seltzer tablets are similar to the acids in our stomachs. The acids in our stomachs break down food into smaller pieces which are easier to digest. Without these acids, it would be very hard to break down food. These chemical reactions are very important to us. |
APPLICATION
Chemical reactions can be found all around us. They happen when bread is baked, when iron rusts, lighting a match, and many more. Without chemical reactions, our world would be very different. There wouldn’t be much clean air because there would be no photosynthesis. We wouldn’t even be able to digest food.
Chemical reactions happen when the bonds of atoms are broken down or formed. Chemical reactions are a very important part of our everyday lives. Chemical reactions are also essential to helping us understand God’s creation. |
CAREER
One career for a chemistry lover is a chemistry teacher. The average salary for a high school chemistry teacher is $53,493 a year. Chemistry teachers have to have a minimum of a bachelor's degree. Most chemistry teachers are in high schools or colleges. Chemistry teachers are in charge of teaching chemistry classes and overseeing labs.
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SCIENTIST
The branch of science that deals with an Alka Seltzer lava lamp is chemistry. One famous chemist is John Dalton. Dalton lived in the 1700’s. He was a chemist, meteologist, and physicist. He is mainly known for introducing the atomic theory. He also did a lot of work with atoms.
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