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  Gas Laws, Volume, Temperature, Pressure | Middle School, High School

  Activity: Animation Activity: Gases Mark as Favorite (3 Favorites)

  In this activity, students will view an animation that explores how properties of gases (quantity, volume, temperature, and pressure) are related. This is done qualitatively through the balloon and bell jar scenarios. Quantitative relationships, with the corresponding laws, are summarized at the end.

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  Chemical Change, Volume | Elementary School, Middle School

  Lab: Air Bag Design Challenge Mark as Favorite (18 Favorites)

  In this lab, students will learn how chemistry is used in air bags. Students will model the inflation of an air bag by performing a series of reactions using baking soda and vinegar in a Ziploc bag. During this investigation, students will see that there is a relationship between the inflation size of the bag and the amount of reactants used. Finally, students will be challenged to design an air bag that can help an egg endure a crash test.

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  Gas Laws, Pressure, Volume, History | Middle School, High School

  Activity: Robert Boyle Video Questions Mark as Favorite (18 Favorites)

  In this activity, students will watch a video and answer questions about Robert Boyle. They will learn about his impact in chemistry, including Boyle’s Law which describes the relationship between pressure and volume of a gas.

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  Kinetic Molecular Theory, Temperature, Heat, Temperature | Middle School, High School

  Lab: Mega Marshmallows Mark as Favorite (46 Favorites)

  In this lab, students will investigate the Kinetic Molecular Theory and particle motion while experimenting with a marshmallow. Students will observe how an increase in kinetic energy will cause particles to increase in motion. This concept will be extended into a discussion about additional real world thermal expansion examples.

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  Temperature, Heat, Temperature | Elementary School, Middle School

  Demonstration: An Uplifting Experience Mark as Favorite (2 Favorites)

  In this demonstration, students will investigate what happens to air when it is heated.

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  Pressure, Temperature | Elementary School, Middle School

  Demonstration: EGGsperiment Mark as Favorite (5 Favorites)

  In this demonstration, students will learn how temperature change affects air pressure, while observing an egg getting sucked into a bottle without being touched!

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  Temperature, Volume, Gas Laws | Elementary School, Middle School

  Demonstration: Candle Mystery Mark as Favorite (2 Favorites)

  In this demonstration, students will observe and analyze how the change in temperature of a gas can affect the volume of a gas.

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  Gas Laws, Pressure, Volume, History | Elementary School, Middle School, High School

  Video: Robert Boyle Video Mark as Favorite (40 Favorites)

  This video tells the story of Robert Boyle, a great chemist and discoverer of Boyle's Law, which describes the relationship between pressure and volume of a gas.

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  Gas Laws, Pressure, Temperature, Volume, Kinetic Molecular Theory | Middle School, High School

  Animation: Gases Animation Mark as Favorite (44 Favorites)

  This animation explores how properties of gases (quantity, volume, temperature, and pressure) are related. This is done qualitatively through the balloon and bell jar scenarios. Quantitative relationships, with the corresponding laws, are summarized at the end. **This video has no audio**

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  Density, Density, Chemical Change, Observations, Chemical Change, Combustion | Elementary School, Middle School

  Demonstration: Investigating Gas Density Mark as Favorite (8 Favorites)

  In this demonstration, students will observe a reaction between baking soda and vinegar in the presence of a burning candle. The initial environment has plenty of oxygen present in order to sustain the candle’s flame; however the reaction will produce carbon dioxide which will cause the lit candle to extinguish. Students will analyze the outcome and compare the presence of the gases in the container and make determinations about the densities of each.

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  Gas Laws, Kinetic Molecular Theory, Ideal Gas, Temperature, Volume, Pressure, Density, Density, Experimental Design, Scientific Method | High School, Middle School

  Activity: Hot Air Balloon Mark as Favorite (44 Favorites)

  In this activity, students use their knowledge of Charles’ law to build a hot air balloon and evaluate its design.

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  Temperature, History, Interdisciplinary, Chemical Change, Temperature, Heat | Middle School, High School

  Lab: Greenhouse Gas Simulation Mark as Favorite (34 Favorites)

  In this lab, students will create two simulations of the Earth’s atmosphere. They will compare a control model with a one that has an increased presence of carbon dioxide gas in order to analyze how this effects temperature. They will also complete research in order to learn more about the makeup of the Earth’s atmosphere.

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  Pressure, Gas Laws, Kinetic Molecular Theory, Temperature, Volume, Molecular Motion, Intermolecular Forces | High School, Middle School

  Lab: Gas Pressure Mark as Favorite (41 Favorites)

  In this lab, students will understand what causes pressure in a container and the variables that affect pressure (volume, temperature, number of moles) by mimicking molecular motion of gases.

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  Gas Laws, Pressure, Volume, Temperature, Kinetic Molecular Theory, Graphing | High School, Middle School

  Activity: Simulation Activity: Gas Laws Mark as Favorite (51 Favorites)

  In this simulation, students will investigate three of the fundamental gas laws, including Boyle’s Law, Charles’ Law and Gay-Lussac’s Law. Students will have the opportunity to visually examine the effect of changing the associated variables of pressure, volume, or temperature in each situation. Also, students will analyze the gas samples at the particle level as well as manipulate quantitative data in each scenario. Finally students will interpret trends in the data by examining the graph associated with each of the gas laws. This lesson accompanies the simulation from the November 2015 issue of Chemistry Solutions.

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  Kinetic Molecular Theory, Pressure, Gas Laws, Volume, Temperature, SI Units, Molecular Motion | High School, Middle School

  Activity: Simulation Activity: Gas Law Variables Mark as Favorite (6 Favorites)

  In this simulation, students investigate variables of a gas. From the computer models, they can see how pressure, temperature, and volume effect gas behavior.

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  Chemical Change, Density, Chemical Change, Density | Elementary School, Middle School, High School

  Demonstration: Fire Extinguisher Mark as Favorite (17 Favorites)

  In this demonstration, students will observe a chemical reaction, and see how the product can be used to extinguish a fire.

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  Chemical Change, Pressure, Reaction Rate, Acid Base Reactions, Chemical Change, Conservation of Matter | Elementary School, Middle School

  Lab: Rocket Challenge Mark as Favorite (6 Favorites)

  In this lab, students will have the opportunity to construct a rocket, with the challenges of both designing it and preparing a chemical reaction for its “fuel” in order to propel the rocket over the furthest distance. Students will investigate available materials, quantities and ratios during allotted planning and testing phases. Student will record their plans, modifications and designs during the process. The lab will culminate with a competition amongst students to see whose rocket will travel the longest distance.

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  Density, Density, Observations, Inferences | High School, Middle School

  Demonstration: Qualitative Look at Gas Density Mark as Favorite (6 Favorites)

  In this demo, students witness three types of gases and observe their relative densities to air.

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  Gas Laws, Matter, Density, Density, Temperature, Pressure, Volume, Graphing, Observations, Measurements | High School, Middle School

  Lab: Pressure Bottle Mark as Favorite (4 Favorites)

  In this lab, students determine the relationship between volume and pressure of a gas and its temperature and address the common misconception that air does not have mass or density.

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  Renewable Energy, Conservation of Mass, Chemical Change, Volume, Pressure | Middle School, High School

  Lab: Power That Stinks Mark as Favorite (24 Favorites)

  In this lab, students will experiment with creating and capturing biogas, and have an opportunity to look at how energy is created from waste. They will explore the differences between non-renewable and renewable energy sources.

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  Gas Laws, Volume, Temperature, Pressure | High School, Elementary School, Middle School

  Demonstration: Egg-citing Gas Laws Mark as Favorite (9 Favorites)

  In this demonstration, students will observe how changing the temperature of a gas will affect the pressure of the gas through an engaging demonstration using a heat source, water vapor and a hard-boiled egg.

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  Gas Laws, Volume, Temperature, Pressure | High School, Middle School

  Demonstration: Crush the Can Mark as Favorite (16 Favorites)

  In this demonstration, students will analyze how the change in temperature of a gas can affect the pressure and volume of the gas. Students will watch an engaging demonstration involving a heat source, water vapor and an empty soda can.

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  Density, Density, Chemical Change, Observations, Inferences | High School, Middle School

  Demonstration: Comparing Gas Density Mark as Favorite (7 Favorites)

  In this demonstration, students will observe a reaction between baking soda and vinegar in the presence of a variety of different heights of lit candles. The initial environment has plenty of oxygen present in order to sustain the candle’s flame; however the reaction will produce carbon dioxide which will cause the lit candles to extinguish in order of height. Students will analyze and compare the presence of the gases in the container and make determinations about the densities of each.

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  Chemical Change, Acid & Base Theories, Indicators, Solubility Rules, Gas Laws, Pressure | Middle School

  Lesson Plan: Chemistry of Pop Rocks Mark as Favorite (3 Favorites)

  In this lesson, students will determine the pH of several liquids with litmus paper or a pH probe. Next, students will explore how pH affects the production of gas with Pop Rocks. Students will also investigate how Charles’ Law affects Pop Rocks. Finally, students will design their own experiment with Pop Rocks.

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  Gas Laws, Volume, Temperature, Pressure | High School, Middle School

  Demonstration: Balloon and Flask Mark as Favorite (25 Favorites)

  In this demo, students will witness the relationship between temperature and volume as well as temperature and pressure.