Does Candy Have Acidic Acid in it?

Background Information

Recently I have been wondering which candies have acidic acid, after researching I realized I can figure it out myself. With a simple experiment I can figure out which candies have acidic acid.

Hypothesis

I think the Zangy Tangys will have acidic acid in it and also the rockets, I think this because Rockets & Zangy Tangys are often more sour than the gummy worms and starburst being more sweet.

Materials

• Bowl
• Measuring cup
• Water
• Different candies
• Spoon
• Baking Soda

Procedure

• Dissolve the candy in about a half cup of warm water.
• Sprinkle a teaspoon of baking soda on top of the mixture.
• Look for bubbles.
• If you see bubbles that means the candy is acidic and if you don't see bubbles it means the candy is not acidic.

Variables

Independent variable: (Acidic Acid).

Dependent variable: (Sour & Sweet Candy).

Data/Chart

Conclusion

My Hypothesis was wrong and right at the same time, I thought that the Zangy Tangys we're gonna have acidic acid in them and the Rockets were but when I did the experiment my observation proved that the Zangy Tangys were not acidic acid, but the Starburst and Rockets were. I learned that some things that are sour may have no acidic acid in it but sweet things may be acidic acid.

Sources

• https://www.rchsd.org/health-articles/candy-experiment-acid-test/
• http://sciencegal-sciencegal.blogspot.com/2011/10/acid-candy-test.html
• https://www.kitchentablescience.com/2018/07/10/candy-lab-1-acidic-properties/

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