balloons on fishing line, candle on ten-foot pole, Disposable Grill Lighter,

 

Code Number: 4F10.50

Demo Title: Gas Properties and Flammability

Condition: Good

Principle: Gas Laws

Area of Study: Thermodynamics. Chemistry and Physics

Equipment: 

Balloons (Large and Small), Fishing Line with Swivels attached, Oxygen, Hydrogen Helium, Candle on 2-meter stick, Disposable Grill Lighter,

Procedure:

See also: 4F10.50 in Chemistry and Physics of Everyday Experience

See the files or the hardcopy 4F10.50 entry for directions.

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