When we put a gummy bear in coca-cola it deteriorated and turned black. When we put a gummy bear in ginger ale it increased in size and the color faded.
For our first experiment we put one gummy bear in coca-cola and one in ginger ale. Our hypothesis was that the gummy bear in coca-cola would disintegrate and the one in ginger ale would stay the same or enlarge.
We left the gummy bears in the sodas for five days (120 hours), then we poured the soda out. When we observed the gummy bears we found that our hypothesis was correct.
The gummy bear that was put in coca-cola was black and slightly deteriorated
The gummy bear that was put in ginger ale was peach colored and much larger than it’s original size.
The reaction of the gummy bear and coca-cola is due to the ingredient orthophosphoric acid. This acid after a certain period of time deteriorates whatever it comes in contact with. Thus the event of the gummy bear turning black and deteriorating.
The reaction of the gummy bear and coca-cola is due to the ingredient orthophosphoric acid. This acid after a certain period of time deteriorates whatever it comes in contact with. Thus the event of the gummy bear turning black and deteriorating.
Just out of curiosity, was there a test for the measure of deterioration, or was it more of a visual inspection? In the future, measuring the mass before and after might help determine exactly how much deterioration takes place.
ReplyDeleteWe did not measure the mass, it was a visual inspection. That's a good idea though, if we do it again we'll definitely take your advice!
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