Source Institutions
Source Institutions
Add to list Go to activity
Activity link broken? See if it's at the internet archive
![](/sites/default/files/styles/square250/public/resource_images/smile-000-000-001-809.jpg?itok=OncuN6aa)
In this activity, learners explore Boyle's Law and discover that water will boil at room temperature if its pressure is lowered. Learners conduct an experiment using a plastic syringe and water and then have the option to repeat the experiment with carbonated water and compare the results.
- Under 5 minutes
- 10 to 30 minutes
- 1 cent - $1 per student
- Ages 11 - 18
- Activity, Experiment/Lab Activity
- English
Quick Guide
Materials List (per student)
- a clear plastic syringe
- water
- carbonated water or soda water (optional)
Subjects
-
Earth and Space Science
-
Earth Structure
- Oceans and Water
- Atmosphere
-
Earth Structure
-
Physical Sciences
-
Heat and Thermodynamics
- Heat and Temperature
-
Chemistry
- Solutions
- Motion and Forces
-
States of Matter
- Liquids
- Gases
-
Structure and Properties of Matter
- Volume and Density
-
Heat and Thermodynamics
-
The Nature of Science
-
The Scientific Process
- Conducting Investigations
-
The Scientific Process
Audience
To use this activity, learners need to:
- see
- touch
Learning styles supported:
- Involves hands-on or lab activities
Other
This resource is part of:
Access Rights:
- Free access
By:
- Doherty, Paul
Rights:
- All rights reserved, Exploratorium, 1999