Boyle’s Law and the Mass of a Textbook
Effect of Pressure on the Size of a Balloon
Egg in a Flask – Thermal Decrease in Molar Volume
Flow of Gases Through a Porous Cup
Rate of Diffusion: The Ammonium Chloride Ring
Boltzmann: Digital Simulation of Kinetic Molecular Theory
Boyle’s Law and the Monster Marshmallow
PhET Simulation of Gas Behavior
Effect of Pressure Differences on a Balloon in a Flask
Extinguishing Candles with Carbon Dioxide
A Metal Bar to Demonstrate One Atmosphere
Relation of Gas Pressure and Temperature
Transport of Carbon Dioxide Through a Soap Film
Digital Molecular Theory Simulator
Boyled Whip Cream
Description: Place ready-whip whipped cream inside a bell jar and evacuate it. The whipped cream swells as the external pressure is reduced.
Source: UW Card Catalog
Year: N/A Vol: N/A Page: N/A
Keywords: Whipped cream, Pressure, Bell jar, Volume
Rating: 
Hazard: Medium
- Implosion hazard
- Electric shock hazard
Effectiveness: Excellent
- Deeply engaging
- Strong effects are seen by audience
- Deep connection from demo to course material
- Results are observable without guidance
- Medium reliability
- Time to results is medium
Difficulty: Medium
- Demo at non-standard conditions
- Manipulations can be difficult for some to perform
- Sequential manipulations required
- Sequential procedures
Safety Precautions:
- Eye protection required
- Use UL approved three-prong plug and outlet
- Handle large glassware with care
Class: Gas Laws
Division: General
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