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Carbon Dioxide Fire Extinguisher Experiment

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This is such a cool fire extinguisher experiment for kids. They are able to see how a carbon dioxide fire extinguisher works to put out a fire. They are able to douse a flame only using the carbon dioxide that is given off by the prepared mixture.

CO2 Experiment

For this experiment you will need:

a glass / jar / cup

vinegar

bicarb soda

matches

candle

Method:

First you place some vinegar in your jar. A couple of centimetres in the bottom of your jar will do.

CO2 Experiment 1

Then add a couple (3-4) of teaspoons of bicarb soda.

CO2 Experiment 2

Light your candle (we just used long handled matches) and place over lit end over you jar.

CO2 Experiment 3

The flame of your candle or match should go out.

CO2 Experiment 5

CO2 Experiment 4

Why does this happen?

When you mix bicarb soda and vinegar together, they release carbon dioxide. As carbon dioxide is heavier than air, it stays in the glass. When you place the flame over the jar, the carbon dioxide excludes oxygen, therefore puts out the flame of your match or candle.

 

 

 

 

For more fun Science Experiments, check out my Experiments Pinterest Board



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