How to prevent a balloon from exploding with fire. Experiment for children
Although at first glance the balloons look fragile, we can make them resist even the fire of a candle. For this you only need to fill a water balloon. Yes, to perform this experiment for children is necessary to supervise an adult, as we will have a dangerous element such as fire. Materials 1 balloo
Although at first glance the balloons look fragile, we can make them resist even the fire of a candle. For this you only need to fill a water balloon.
Yes, to perform this experiment for children is necessary to supervise an adult, as we will have a dangerous element such as fire.
Materials
- 1 balloon
- Water
- 1 candle
How to prevent a balloon from bursting with fire, step by step
1. Take a balloon and fill it with air only.
2. Bring the balloon closer to a candle fire and you will see how it explodes instantly.
3. Now repeat the process with another balloon but filling it with water. Al
4. When approaching the candle you will see that, unlike the previous one, the balloon filled with water does not explode.
The balloon full of air explodes because it collects heat instantly. While
the balloon full of water is much more resistant to heat and it takes time to explode. This is because the water needs to absorb much more energy to become steam.
Video of the experiment: the balloon that does not explode with fire
