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Ryan Keany
13 January 2017
Have you ever seen a black snake growing out of sand? Well, with this experiment you
can! A snake like form is created through the combustion of baking soda and sugar. Different
types of sugars are thought to create multiple results. I think that if I use either white or brown
sugar in the creation of a fire snake, then the white sugar will create the largest fire snake
What is Flammability and how do External Conditions Affect the Effectiveness of the Fire Snake
Experiment?
humidity is low then the weather will dry all of the materials which causes quick and effective
combustion. On the other hand, if the humidity is high then moisture with corrupt the fuel
making it more difficult to combust. Likewise, wind can cause fire spread but it also affects the
amount of oxygen that the fire receives which can dry out the fuel. In addition, wind causes the
fire to burn in the direction of which the wind is blowing from. Even the age of the fuel can
affect how well the fire burns. All of these factors and more can affect fires as well as the fire
snake experiment, so keeping the conditions stable is the best solution to controlling factors that
What is the Most Effective Way to Measure the Volume of an Irregularly Shaped Object?
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Volume is the space that an area takes up. To measure the volume of an irregularly
shaped object, you can use the water displacement method. To perform this method, you would
first fill up a bucket of water to the brim. Then you place the object in the water. A certain
amount of water will fall out of the bucket, which equals the volume of the object. Measure the
displaced water to get the correct volume. If you however, doubt this method then you can test it
with a shape with a known volume such as a box. To find the volume of a square multiply the
What is Surface Area? And How Does Surface Area Affect the Creation of a Fire Snake?
According to Science Learning Hub The bigger the surface area, the more oxygen
molecules can collide with the surface. This means that with a larger surface area, a fire would
burn faster. However, exposing more fuel to the flame causes it to burn out. For example, cut up
wood will burn for a shorter time than if left whole (Fire). If you would like to measure the
surface area of an object, there are a two different mathematical formulas depending on the shape
of the object. If it is a circular object, then find the radius, square it, then multiply that number by
pi. If it is a rectangular object, then multiply width times length. For all other shapes, look up the
To create the fire snake, combine baking soda and sugar then light it on fire. A
combustion occurs releasing carbon dioxide and water vapor. The chemical formula for this
reaction is 12H22O11 + 12O2 12CO2 + 11H2O. As the sugar breaks down, it forms a
combination of carbon dioxide and water vapor is released. The chemical formula for this is
12H22O11 12C + 11H2O. The carbon dioxide and water vapor are what make the carbon
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snake feel airy and light to the touch. The decomposition of baking soda creates sodium
carbonate, carbon dioxide, and water vapor (MEL). The carbon dioxide creates pressure which
Performing an experiment with fire can be very dangerous and harmful especially for
children, so some safety precautions should be in place. First, have an adult present to supervise
(Science). Secondly, wear a fireproof apron (Slinkard). Third, do not eat nor drink near the
experiment. Harmful chemicals can get in your food and poison you. Fourth, wear eye protection
such as goggles. Never touch the experiment until you can be completely sure it has cooled.
Finally, always keep a bowl of water or fire extinguisher near by in case of emergency. In all,
It is found that there is a distinct difference between white and brown sugar. In the case
of white sugar, molasses is mixed in with raw sugar. They then undergo washing with hot water
and are separated from each other by centrifugation and filtration. The final product of white
sugar is 99.9% sucrose (Millar). White sugar can be found in many natural fruits as well as
sugarcane and sugar beets (Cyndie). In the case of brown sugar, molasses is added to white
sugar, and the product is a lumpy brown substance. Both of these sugars can contain between
3.5% molasses to 6.5% molasses. While eating these sugars, you may also find a difference in
taste and texture. Brown sugar is much softer, and more moist. On the other hand, white sugar is
If I use either white or brown sugar in the creation of a fire snake, then the white sugar
will create the largest fire snake. While this experiment may not appear to have a direct
correlation to anything practically, it can be argued that it does. This experiment can represent
the chemical reactions going on in our stomachs. Through my research, I have found that there is
an extra additive in brown sugar that sets it apart from white. From my experiment, I will be able
to conclude whether or not this extra additive can cause more or less disruption in our stomachs.
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