EXPERIMENT
Method
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Prepare the materials according to the list above.
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Add 100 mL of vinegar into conical flask A.
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Add 75mL of vinegar and 25mL of water into conical flask B.
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Add 50mL of vinegar and 50mL of water into conical flask C.
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Insert 10g of baking soda into three balloons.
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Place a balloon on each of the conical flasks, as shown in the image below.
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Lift all three balloons at the same time to pour the baking soda into the vinegar solutions.
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Observe the changes in the size of the balloons.
Materials
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Vinegar 225mL
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Baking soda 30g
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Spatula
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Glass watch
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Weighing scale
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3 balloons
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3 conical flasks
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Stopwatch/timer
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If you do not have these materials at home, here are some things you could use as a substitute:
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Glass bottles or plastic bottles if conical flasks are not available
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Paper if glass watch is not available
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Spoon if spatula is not available