Keywords: Explore sublimation with dry ice.
Hazards:
Dry ice is very cold. You may wish to use gloves or tongs.
Chemicals and Solutions:
Dry ice
Materials:
Balloons
Cylinder
Procedure:
Place a piece of dry ice in a balloon and tie the balloon. As the dry ice sublimes the balloon inflates. Pass the balloon around the classroom. Or you could place several pieces of dry ice into an Erlenmeyer flask and then attach the balloon over the mouth of the flask. This balloon will inflate as the dry ice sublimes.
Discussion: Sublimation Temp = -78oC
To schedule a demonstration, please send an email to the demonstration lab.
Contact:
Eric Camp
Lecture Demonstration Technician
Bagley Hall 171
(206) 543-1606