Yahoo Answers is shutting down on May 4th, 2021 (Eastern Time) and beginning April 20th, 2021 (Eastern Time) the Yahoo Answers website will be in read-only mode. There will be no changes to other Yahoo properties or services, or your Yahoo account. You can find more information about the Yahoo Answers shutdown and how to download your data on this help page.

Is there a way to make an Alka Seltzer rocket without a film canister?

I want to do a program for kids and build Alka-Seltzer rockets. The traditional way is to use clear (Fuji-Film) film canisters, put water and some Alka Seltzer inside. As the pressure builds up, the film cannister blows apart and "launches" the film canister rocket.

No one uses real film anymore, though. Does anyone have suggestions to make a rocket with something other than a film cannister?

2 Answers

Relevance
  • 1 decade ago
    Favorite Answer

    only thing I can think of is a perscription pill bottle , the small plastic ones with the snap of lid ,

    best of luck , an sounds like fun !

  • 4 years ago

    Yes, you can make it by putting it in a not flimsy but light enough to have it fly like rocket.

Still have questions? Get your answers by asking now.