Proving CO2 is Heavier than Air
It is a basic science experiment for kids to show that CO2 gas is heavier than air. It needs a couple of basic ingredients.
Requirements: –
- Baking Soda
- Vinegar
- Two glasses
- Candle
- Matchbox
- Measuring Spoons
Procedure: –
- Take one tablespoon of baking soda. Drop it in the glass.
- Take a tablespoon of vinegar and pour it into the glass with baking soda.
- Now give it a minute to generate CO2
- Take this glass and pour the CO2 gas only in another glass without pouring any liquid in it.
- Now light the candle with the match.
- Take the second glass that has CO2 in it and pour the gas on the flame.
- You will notice that the flame will go out.
Concept: –
This experiment demonstrates that the CO2 gas is heavier than air when it drifted apart and extinguished the burning flame. The theory was proven when the flame went out.