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Weighing Air    

Using simple equipment, students will pressurize a plastic bottle and measure its change in mass. The activity can be extended to find the density of air for more advanced students.

Click here for applicable science standards       Indicates the level of technology required for the lab activity. Good for grade levels 5 through 9 Good for grade levels 9 through 12     
 

Required Equipment
Balance, Pressure Pumper, Empty 2L soda bottle.

 

 

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  Triple Beam Balance                                  Add To Cart
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Recommended quantity per lab group: 1

The "Empty 2L soda bottle" required for this lab is readily available at your local grocery or convenience store. Each lab group would need one bottle.