Zotz candy for chemical reactions
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Curipod generated lesson: "Zotz candy for chemical reactions". #5-7
m.blake.martinez
Updated 5 months ago
1. Poll
60 seconds
Do you think Zotz candy can be used to create exciting chemical reactions in 8th grade science class?
- Yes, it would be a great way to demonstrate a chemical reaction.
- No, it's too complicated for 8th graders.
- Maybe, if it's a part of a larger activity.
2. Word cloud
120 seconds
What is the main ingredient in Zotz candy that causes a chemical reaction?
3. Slide
60 seconds
Zotz candy is a sour, fizzy candy with a hard outer shell. It contains citric acid and baking soda, and when the candy is bit into, the two substances mix together and react to create carbon dioxide. This chemical reaction makes the candy fizz and bubble, creating a unique and fun experience.
Chemical Reactions with Zotz Candy
4. Slide
60 seconds
Zotz candy contains a type of acid called citric acid, which creates a fizzle when combined with baking soda. Zotz candy was invented in Italy in 1969 and was brought to the U.S. in the 1970s. The candy has been used in a variety of experiments, including a type of lava lamp that was made using the fizzing reaction created by the candy.
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5. Open question
300 seconds
What are three examples of chemical reactions that Zotz candy can be used for?
6. Open question
300 seconds
What can you conclude about chemical reactions based on your experience with Zotz candy?
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