36.1: Materials
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- 29324
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General Materials Needed
- 4-250 mL Beakers
- 100 mL Graduated Cylinder
- 4 Plastic Spoons
- 2 Thermometers
Red Water
- Red Food Coloring
- 25 mL Bleach
- 25 mL White Vinegar
- Grease Pencil
Inflating Balloon
- 16-18 oz. Empty Plastic Water Bottle
- Balloon (9-12 inch diameter)
- 4 Spoonful’s Baking Soda
- 40 mL White Vinegar
- Funnel
Dr. Foamy
- 1 Package Dry Active Yeast
- 400-500 mL Beaker
- 200 mL 12% Hydrogen Peroxide (H2O2)
- Dish Soap
Baking Ingredients
- 1 Spoonful Cream of Tartar
- 1 Spoonful Baking Soda
Professor Flame
- Box of Matches
- Fireplace Lighter
Notes
- Bleach must be new and fresh (chlorine will escape over time)
- Red food coloring must be grocery store grade (other red food colorings will not work)
- 40 volume hydrogen peroxide from a salon is 12% \(\ce{H2O2}\)
- Yeast must be fresh each term (aged yeast is no longer active)

Graduated Cylinder & Fireplace Lighter. Image used under 3.0 Unported
Safety
- Rubber gloves and safety goggles are recommended for this lab.