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In this activity, learners conduct an experiment to find the volume of one mole of gas. Learners capture sublimated gas from dry ice in a ziploc bag and use water displacement to measure its volume.
- Under 5 minutes
- 45 to 60 minutes
- $1 - $5 per group of students
- Ages 11 - 18
- Activity, Experiment/Lab Activity
- English
Quick Guide
Materials List (per group of students)
- dry ice
- ziploc bags (gallon size)
- straw (bendy is nice)
- masking tape
- water
- 2L bottle or large graduated cylinders
- balance
- scissors
- large basin
Subjects
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Mathematics
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Measurement
- Units of Measurement
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Measurement
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Physical Sciences
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States of Matter
- Solids
- Gases
- Changes of Phase
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Structure and Properties of Matter
- Volume and Density
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States of Matter
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The Nature of Science
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The Scientific Process
- Conducting Investigations
- Formulating Explanations
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The Scientific Process
Audience
To use this activity, learners need to:
- see
- read
- touch
Learning styles supported:
- Involves hands-on or lab activities
Other
This resource is part of:
Access Rights:
- Free access
By:
- Yu, Julie
Rights:
- All rights reserved, Exploratorium, 2010
Funding Sources:
- National Science Foundation, 0610238
- National Science Foundation, 0925383