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
Collapsing Aluminum Can
Description: Water is boiled in an aluminum can. The can is quickly inverted into a container of water, and the can spontaneously crushes.
This demonstration is available on video and JCE “Chemistry Comes Alive!” Vol.1 CD-Rom
Source: Institute for Chemical Education Fun with Chemistry: A Guidebook of K-12 Activities Vol. 1
Year: 1991 Vol: 1 Page: 159
Keywords: Water, Aluminum can, Pressure, Collapse, Vacuum
Rating: 
Hazard: Some
- Burn hazard
- Scald hazard
- Flammability hazard
- Electric shock hazard
Effectiveness: Good
- Results are observable without guidance
- Good connection to course material
- Low failure rate
- Time to results is medium
- Mild effects are seen by audience
- Small scale demonstration
Difficulty: Medium
- Timed manipulations
- Some intermediate steps to results
- Complex manipulations
- Demos at non-standard conditions
- Prior practice recommended
Safety Precautions:
- Thermal gloves required
- Eye protection required
- Absorbent material on hand
- Flame resistant surface
- Use UL approved three-prong plug and outlet
- ABC fire extinguisher on hand
- Avoid exposure to open flame
Class: Gas Laws, Intermolecular Forces
Division: General, Physical Chemistry
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