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Experiment

This document describes an experiment where balloons are exposed to an open flame from a candle to test whether they will pop. In the experiment, an air-filled balloon pops when exposed to the flame, while a balloon filled with both water and air is able to withstand the flame without popping. The water absorbs much of the heat from the flame, preventing a rapid increase in temperature that would cause the air-filled balloon to pop.

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Experiment

This document describes an experiment where balloons are exposed to an open flame from a candle to test whether they will pop. In the experiment, an air-filled balloon pops when exposed to the flame, while a balloon filled with both water and air is able to withstand the flame without popping. The water absorbs much of the heat from the flame, preventing a rapid increase in temperature that would cause the air-filled balloon to pop.

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Are you ready for another fun and super easy balloon

experiment!? T
his balloon experiment uses a cool trick with water to
make it flame-resistant!

Let’s go ahead and get started with this Balloon and


Candle Experiment.

Balloon and Candle Experiment


Supplies Needed:
A candle
2 balloons
A lighter or matches
Water
Safety glasses
Adult supervision

How to make a fireproof balloon

1. Inflate a balloon with air


2. Light a candle and put it on a plate
3. Get the balloon as close to the flame as you can
until it pops
4. Fill another balloon with a little water and the rest
of the way with air
5. Lower the water and air-filled balloon toward the
flame and see what happens
6. Take the balloon off the flame and notice the burnt
spot, but it did not pop!

Step 1: Blow up a balloon with air

Step 2: Ignite your candle

3. Grab your balloon and make it pop!

4. Fill a second balloon with water and try again


5. Place your air and water-filled balloon over the flame
6. Remove the balloon from the flame and look at the
bottom

Why does a balloon filled with water not pop?

Water has a much higher heat capacity than air,


The water is able to absorb a lot of the heat from the
flame

Why does a balloon pop under the flame ?


Because it doesn’t take much heat to increase of the
temperature

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