STEMonstrations: Chemistry in Space

Ever wonder what happens when chemistry meets microgravity? Astronauts conduct a variety of chemistry-related experiments aboard the International Space Station. In the Chemistry in Space STEMonstration, NASA astronaut Tracy Dyson and “Hip-Hop MD” Maynard Okereke describe chemical reactions happening on Earth as well as on the Space Station. NASA astronaut Matt Dominick demonstrates a chemical reaction using an effervescent tablet to clean his retainer while living aboard the Space Station. In the corresponding Classroom Connection, students will learn more about chemical reactions and use an effervescent tablet to create a chemical reaction to launch a model rocket.

Full activity: https://www.nasa.gov/stem-content/ste...

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