Balloon in a Flask

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Learners observe a flask with a balloon attached over the mouth and inverted inside the flask. This display from The Nature of Matter unit in OMSI's Chemistry Lab has great potential as a demonstration or experiment in your classroom. Learners will gain a general understanding of the difference between a liquid and a gas, particularly that air is a gas and that gas molecules exert pressure.

Quick Guide

Preparation Time:
5 to 10 minutes
Learning Time:
30 to 45 minutes
Estimated Materials Cost:
$1 - $5 per group of students
Age Range:
Ages 11 - adult
Resource Types:
Activity, Demonstration, Experiment/Lab Activity
Language:
English

Materials List (per group of students)

  • One large balloon (8- or 9-in. size)
  • One 125-ml Erlenmeyer Flask
  • H2O (water) (10-15 ml)
  • One hot plate
  • Insulated gloves (general storage)

Keywords

Subjects

  • Physical Sciences
    • States of Matter
      • Liquids
      • Gases
      • Changes of Phase

Audience

To use this activity, learners need to:

  • see

Learning styles supported:

  • Involves hands-on or lab activities

Other

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Access Rights:

  • Free access

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Funding Source:

  • National Science Foundation