Full of hot air lad

Form a Hypothesis
How does an increase or decrease in temperature affect the volume of a balloon? Write your
hypothesis in your Science Log book
Test the Hypothesis
Fill an aluminum pan with water about 2 to 3 cm deep. Put the pan on the hot plate, and turn
the hot plate on.
While the water is heating, fill the other pan 4 to 5 cm deep with ice water.
Blow up a balloon inside the 500 mL beaker, as shown. The balloon should fill the beaker but
should not exceed outside the beaker. Tie the balloon down at its opening.
Place the beaker and the balloon in the ice water observe what happens. Record your
observations in your science log book.
Remove the balloon and the beaker from the ice water.
Observe the balloon for several minutes. Record any changes.
Put on heat resistant gloves. When the hot water begins to boil, observe the balloon for several
minutes, and record your observations.
Turn off the hot plate. When the water has cooled for several minutes, carefully pour it into the
sink.
Analyze the results
Summarize your observations of the balloon. Relate your observations to Charless law.
Was your hypothesis for step one supported?
If not, revise your hypothesis.
Draw Conclusions
Based On your observations, how is the density of a gas affected by an increase or decrease in
temperature?
Explain in terms of density and Charless law why heating the air allows a hot air balloon to float.
Materials
2 aluminum pans
water
metric ruler
hot plate
ice water
balloon
250 mL beaker
heat-resistant gloves
Eye protection
Heating safety
Hand safety
Electric safety
Clothing safety