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Tuesday, 8 May 2018

The imploding can

Aim To observe contraction in gases

Equipment aluminium can, scissor tongs, bunsen burner, heatproof mat, tripod, gauze mat, an open container of water

Method
1 set up the  bunsen burner underneath a tripod and gauze mat
2.pour around about 50 to 60 ml of water into your can, it should be no more than 1/4 full
3.heat the can of water until steam is seen escaping from the top
4. quickly but carefully invert the can  as you plunge it into a container of water

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