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The Ultrasonic Soda Fountain: A Dramatic Demonstration of Gas Solubility in Aqueous Solutions
John E. Baur
Department of Chemistry, Illinois State University, Normal, IL 61790-4160

Melinda B. Baur
Department of Chemistry, Illinois Wesleyan University, Bloomington, IL 61702-2900

checked by David A Franz
Department of Chemistry, Lycoming College, Williamsport, PA 17701

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April 2006
Vol. 83 No. 4
p. 577

Abstract
An ultrasonic bath is used to accelerate the rate at which carbonated beverages equilibrate with the atmosphere. The resulting fountain, which can reach heights in excess of 3 meters, is a dramatic demonstration of the solubility of gases in liquids.
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*  Citation
Baur, John E.; Baur, Melinda B. J. Chem. Educ. 2006 83 577.
*  Keywords
Aqueous Solution Chemistry; Demonstrations; Elementary / Middle School Science; First-Year Undergraduate / General; Hands-On Learning / Manipulatives; High School / Introductory Chemistry; Humor / Puzzles / Games; Inorganic Chemistry; Kinetics; Physical Properties; Precipitation / Solubility; Solutions / Solvents
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