Science Experiment

You may be wondering what the pictures are. They are the science experiment that hubby did with the kids this evening.

When we got home from dance, hubby made a quick dinner (it was leftover night) and did this really neat experiment. You take a plastic bottle, any size, with a lid and fill it with hot water. Let the water sit for one minute, then quickly pour it out. Place the bottle in the freezer for one minute and see what happens.

The point is that cold air is denser than warm air. It was an experiment about thunderstorms and how the temperature of the air contributes to the intensity of a storm. And since cold air is denser than warm air, it holds more water vapor. And since the air in the bottle was warm from the hot water, the cold air of the freezer put more pressure on the outside of the bottle, causing it to collapse. It was really neat and to watch the kids learn is always fantastic.

If you want to have a little fun, you should try this. We always have a good time with our experiments. We like them better when they involve chocolate, but really, who doesn't?

Have a great day!