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Morrison Labs investigated the properties of dry ice with several experiments. |
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The State Standards that students are learning about in this lab is below. d. Students know the states of matter (solid, liquid, gas) depend on molecular motion. e. Students know that in solids the atoms are closely locked in position and can only vibrate; in liquids the atoms and molecules are more loosely connected and can collide with and move past one another; and in gases the atoms and molecules are free to move independently, colliding frequently. |
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"Due to its extremely cold temperature (-78.5 degrees C, or -109.3 degrees F), dry ice can cause damage to the skin if handled. Use tongs or insulating gloves when handling dry ice. It is also important when crushing or grinding the solid not to get any of the dust into your eyes. Wear protective goggles."
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Scientists at Morrison Labs below are looking into soap bubbles filled with carbon dioxide gas. |
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A giant soap bubble filled with carbon dioxide gas ready to burst any second. Caution: Dry ice temperature is -109.3 F. (-78.5 C.) Always handle dry ice with care &endash; wear gloves at all times. Store with plenty of ventilation. If dry ice comes in contact with bare skin, injury similar to a burn will result. |
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To achieve this nifty effect you just put a chunk of dry ice in some warm water and add a few drops of Dawn dish washing soap and voila'!
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And there it goes!
An Even More Giant Soap Bubble Filled With Carbon Dioxide Gas
A Giant Soap Bubble Filled With Carbon Dioxide Gas
Looking through Carbon Dioxide Gas
The singing spoon vibrates as the dry ice sublimates and the CO2 gas pushes it up. Gravity pulls it down and you get an alarm clock type sound. If you
add more pressure the sound changes to a squeal.
