![]() ![]() It consists of U bolts and a central bolt so that the leaves don’t fall apart. The central clamp’s function is to hold all the leaves together. (refer to figure) The remaining leaves are known as “ graduated leaves“. Just below the master leaf, another almost full-length leaf called the second master leaf is placed to support the master leaf. These rolled ends of the master leaf are known as the eye. The master leaf has its ends rolled as shown in the figure. The longest leaf of the leaf spring is known as the “master leaf”. The leaves are given a curvature called the camber which gives the leaf spring its semi-elliptic look. ![]() The leaf spring consists of a number of metal plates also known as leaves layered upon each other in the decreasing order of their size. I hope you and your child enjoy this Fizzing Eyeballs Halloween Experiment as much as we did.Source – Quora Flat metal plates or leaves No matter how many times we do a variation of the baking soda and vinegar experiment, the kids always love it. This gas escapes in the form of bubbles.Īdding a few drops of liquid dish soap doesn’t affect the chemical reaction, but it does make it more foamy and fun to watch. The Science Behind the Vinegar & Baking Soda FizzingĪs you probably already know, baking soda (sodium bicarbonate) and vinegar (diluted acetic acid) produce carbon dioxide gas when mixed together. ![]() (That’s why, even though my husband laughs, I always buy the gallon-sized bottle of vinegar.) If your child is anything like mine, they will ask to do the experiment several times. Not only is vinegar and baking soda science fun to watch, it is also inviting for small hands to touch and explore. Have your child poor the vinegar slowly into the container. In a separate container, mix a few drops of orange food coloring with 1/3 cup of vinegar. (For younger kids you may want to put a small amount in a separate container and have them use a spoon to add it.) This will help enhance the amount of fizzing and bubbles you’ll get from the chemical reaction between the baking soda and vinegar.Īdd the plastic eye balls and have your child sprinkle baking soda over them. Squirt a a few drops of liquid dish soap in the bottom of your container. I highly recommend putting the experiment on a tray with sides to help contain the mess. To make the experiment extra fun, try using a fun container, like this skull mug or a plastic pumpkin bowl.
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