Heat and Particle Theory

Today we started to examine particle theory as it pertains to heat.

We did the Heating Gas experiment. See the video below. We put a bottle with a balloon on top into hot water and observed. We then took it out and observed. Students wrote a formal lab report.

As part of their conclusion, students theorized about why the balloon expanded and contracted. We then discussed particle theory and how it applies.

His Bill Nye to help!