Balloon Isometrics
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- Original Source:COSI
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Description
In this chemistry activity, learners will explore the concept of entropy. When students stretch and unstretch a balloon, they will notice a change in temperature. This change is caused by the transferal of energy required to change the entropy, or internal disorder, of the material. This is an excellent way to explain a difficult-to-grasp scientific concept.
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Topics and Grades
Grade: TK/K to 6
Topics: Heat & Thermodynamics, States of Matter (solids, liquids, gases), Chemistry, Physics, Earth & Space Science, Earth's Resources
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- Teacher Materials
Tool for: Students