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Hot Ice (Sodium Acetate) Experiment Success

Posted on December 21, 2011 by

Hot Ice Tower

Sodium Acetate: a chemical compound made by combining acetic acid and sodium bicarbonate, or simply just plain old vinegar and baking soda. It is used as a flavouring ingredient in snack foods and in hand warmers. Chemical formula: CH3COONa.

This is our second attempt at experimenting with sodium acetate (also known as “hot ice”). The aim was to create a tower using a solution of sodium acetate and water. It was a success!

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Hot Ice (Sodium Acetate) Experiment

Posted on June 16, 2011 by

Sodium Acetate: a chemical compound made by combining acetic acid and sodium bicarbonate, or simply just plain old vinegar and baking soda. It is used as a flavouring ingredient in snack foods and in hand warmers. Chemical formula: CH3COONa.

This is a video of a first attempt at experimenting with sodium acetate.  Experiment performed in Taipei, Taiwan.

It was a fun experiment to do. The result wasn’t exactly what we were going for. Better luck next time.

Disclaimer: Kids’ Resource Center or the person who posted this video are not responsible for any harm or injury caused in using the information contained in this video. Use the information at your own risk.


To see the successful experiment go here: Sodium Acetate (Hot Ice) Experiment Success

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