Exploring Gas Expansion
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We're going to investigate how different gases expand when heated. We'll use balloons filled with different gases and measure the volume of each gas at different temperatures.
Hypothesis
The hypothesis is that helium at 60°C or lower will have more volume than any of the other gases at the same temperature or lower.
Method & Materials
You will fill 10 Mylar balloons with different gases, attach them to a bucket, and submerge them in water at different temperatures. You will measure the volume of each gas and record the data.
You will need a bucket, fishing line, a graduated cylinder, a beaker, a thermometer, 10 Mylar balloons, a cap, an S-hook, silicone, a pipe, eye bolts, and a piece of tubing.
Results
The results indicate that as the temperature of any gas was increased, the volume would also increase. Oxygen had an overall percentage volume change of 36.5%, nitrogen changed 21.8%, argon had a 20.5% change, helium had a 16.4% change, and carbon dioxide changed 15.3%.
Why do this project?
This science project is interesting because it shows how different gases expand when heated, which can be useful for understanding how to use different gases in balloons.
Also Consider
Experiment variations to consider include using a different size balloon and adding something to the water like salt.
Full project details
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