Boyle’s Law and the Mass of a Textbook
Description: After using a syringe to confine a fixed volume of gas at room temperature, the pressure on the gas is increased by balancing books or weights on the syringe plunger. The resulting gas volumes are recorded and the data are examined to illustrate Boyle’s Law.
Source: Shakhashiri, B.Z. Chemical Demonstrations: A Handbook for Teachers of Chemistry
Year: 1985 Vol: 2 Page: 20
Keywords: Boyle’s Law, Gas, Syringe, Pressure, Volume
Rating: 
Hazard: Low
- Electric shock hazard if video feed is used
- Physical damage hazard
Effectiveness: Good
- Results are observable with guidance
- Deep connection from demo to course materials
- High reliability
- Time to results is medium
- Mild effects are seen by audience
Difficulty: Medium
- Handle relatively heavy objects precisely
- Demos in which a display is used
- Some intermediate steps to results
- Demos in which data is recorded
Safety Precautions:
- Eye protection required
- Handle heavy objects with care
- Use of UL approved three-prong plug and outlet.
Class: Gas Law, Physical Properties
Division: General
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