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How Butane reacted in the rocket bottle

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When the bottle is inverted, the butane which is lighter the water (or cola) has nowhere to go, and it begins to rise and react with the temperature and carbonation (CO2) in the cola. This reaction with the causes an acceleration of the expansion, propelling the bottle from his hand, instantly out of sight.

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