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Have you ever seen solid nitrogen? Or solid carbon dioxide? Watch as a pair of instructors adjust pressure to allow liquid nitrogen to solidify. After they finish, they put the solid nitrogen in water which produces carbon dioxide gas ... and eventually a solid sample.
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Instructional Ideas
- Ask pupils to write a summary after viewing the video to explain the role of pressure during a phase change
- Prior to viewing the lesson, conduct a similar experiment by monitoring phase changes in water as pressure changes
Classroom Considerations
- Requires a solid understanding of phase changes
- This video is hosted on YouTube
Pros
- Scientists show genuine excitement as the conduct the experiment
- Short length helps maintain viewers' attention
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- None