Mark HW

Why do balloons get bigger when

you blow them up?
(and other interesting questions.)

Particles and Solutions

Our Learning

Intention
Why do balloons get bigger when you blow them up?
Progress Criteria
Recall the particle model of solids liquids and gases.
Use the particle model to explain observations.
Explain observations with reference to Brownian
motion.
 Answer on a whiteboard.

1. I have a fixed shape and a fixed volume, what am I?

2. Look at me, what am I?

3. I cannot be compressed but can flow, what am I?

4. Look at me, what am I? Can I be compressed? Why?

Support: Play game

Bigger Picture
Model a liquid turning in to a
gas (evaporation)
Work in groups. Min 8, max 10 people.

Each of you is a particle.

Be prepared to explain your model.

Remember to use key words inc energy, compress,

volume, shape, flow.

CHALLENGE: - can you explain other changes of state?

Demonstration explanations.

You will see 3 demos, after each one you will have a
chance to discuss your ideas.

1 Balloon

2 Perfume

3 Ammonia and Hydrogen chloride

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rf9j0ztzcs4

Challenge: How could we make it go faster?

Why are particles moving? http://labs.minutelabs.io/Brownian-Motion/

Try to answer the questions