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Dry Ice Effects
Dry Ice Effects
Objective:
In this experiment you will become familiar with the properties of dry ice while creating
interesting effects.
Research Questions:
Most people know dry ice is used for fog at parties or in movie scenes. In this experiment you
will become familiar with the properties of dry ice and create interesting effects.
Materials:
Dry ice
Water
Large bowl
Bubble solution
Dishwashing liquid
Plastic water bottle
Dishrag
Experimental Procedure:
Tiny Bubbles
Balloon Pop
1. Put a medium sized chunk of dry ice into the plastic bottle.
2. Pour water into the bottle.
3. Quickly put the balloon over the bottle head.
4. Watch as the gas from the dry ice fills the balloon and causes it to pop.
Big Bubble
Terms/Concepts: dry ice, carbon dioxide. elements in all three forms of matter (solid, liquid, gas)