4F10.50 - Gas Properties and Flammability

Code Number:
4F10.50
Demo Title:
Gas Properties and Flammability
Condition:
Good
Principle:
Gas laws
Area of Study:
Chemistry and Physics
Equipment:
Balloons (Large and Small), Fishing Line with Swivels attached, Oxygen, Hydrogen, and Helium gases, Candle on 2-meter stick, Disposable Grill Lighter, Safety Glasses, Hearing Protectors.
Procedure:

See also 4F10.50 in Heat and Fluids

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

References:
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  • "Production of Oxygen", Countertop Chemistry, The Science House, North Carolina State University.
  • "Production of Hydrogen", Countertop Chemistry, The Science House, North Carolina State University.
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  • Carl Ahlers, Expose Excite Ignite an Essential to Whizz-Bang Chemistry, Produce an Eggsothermic Reaction.
  • Carl Ahlers, Expose Excite Ignite an Essential to Whizz-Bang Chemistry, Make an Exploding Boom Box.
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