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Students observe the diffusion of air molecules through a balloon. In this chemistry and molecules instructional activity, students fill balloons with air and a scented substance and observe whether the scented air is able to permeate the balloon.

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liquids, porosity, solids

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liquid, permiability, porosity, solid, science
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3rd - 5th
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Science
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