In search of more solutions: A chemically powered boat - a bubble race

Design and make a boat propelled by the reaction between 1 teaspoon of bicarbonate of soda (sodium hydrogencarbonate) and 3 teaspoons of citric acid.

Image © Shutterstock

Resource
In Search of More Solutions
In Search of More Solutions provides material for chemical “egg race” competitions that help to put the fun back into chemistry, and gives students that “little bit extra” to motivate them to follow a scientific or technical career.
Ideas
Escape the classroom – again
2019-11-29T11:32:00Z
Six more puzzles to challenge and enthuse your students
Ideas
Why the periodic table is a student’s best friend
2019-10-31T10:02:00Z
How to encourage your pupils to use it as a resource

You're not signed in.

Resource
Frozen in time: hands-on evidence
2019-11-06T09:56:00Z
Ask students to plan experiments, record data and draw conclusions in this practical activity
Resource
Putting fires out
How can we use vinegar and sodium bicarbonate to make a fire extinguisher?
Resource
Assessing the life cycle of fashion
2019-10-30T10:26:00Z
Examine the environmental impact of our clothing with these resources