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A series of attention-grabbing demonstrations and lab activities is outlined in this document. Through them, chemistry kids appreciate the behavior of gases. Inflate balloons, marshmallows, and toothpaste tubes without adding air! Use syringes and gauges to discover relationships between temperature and pressure. Teach Charles' and Boyle's laws along the way. Check out this illustrious resource and you will find yourself more than prepared to teach gas behavior concepts.

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gas laws, gases, behavior of gases, boyle's law, charles' law

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behavior of gases, boyle's law, gas laws, charles' law, science
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Grade
7th - 12th
Subjects
Science
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Resource Type
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Audience
For Teacher Use
Duration
5 days
Instructional Strategy
Inquiry-Based Learning
Technology
Scientific Equipment

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