Lead Balloon
Description: Balloons are filled with different gases, air, helium, and sulfur hexafluoride. The heaviness of the SF6 balloon can be shown on a balance or merely by dropping it. This can be related to the molecular weight of the gases.
Source: UW Card Catalog
Year: N/A Vol: N/A Page: N/A
Keywords: Sulfur hexafluoride, Gases, Weight, Density
Ratings: 
Hazard: Low
- Latex allergy
Effectiveness: Good
- Results are clearly observable with guidance
- Good connection from demo to course material
- High reliability
- Time to results is low
Difficulty: Low
- Simple manipulations for most to perform
- Simple procedures
Safety Precautions:
- Eye protection required
Class: Physical Properties
Division: General, Physical Chemistry
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