How Do You Make A Dry Ice Operated Rocket?
Dry ice is a cornerstone for many science projects dealing with carbon dioxide. When dry ice touches cold water, it causes it to boil and release the carbon dioxide, which will then pressurize a sealed container. This will usually lead to an explosion as the pressure attempts to escape the container. When you make a dry ice operated rocket, though, you will add an escape vent that will cause the container to shoot toward the sky. Cut a hole in the bottom of the box large enough to fit your bottle into it in a standing position. Place the box with the hole on top in your launch area. Drill a small hole in the center of the bottle cap. Cover the hole with a piece of clear tape. Fill the bottle 1/3 full with water. Use the icepick or hammer to break up the block of dry ice. Wear gloves when handling the ice. Place enough dry ice into the bottle to finish filling the bottle to the half way mark. Screw the lid tightly on the bottle and place it upside down in the launch pad. Quickly move aw
