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Making SOLID Nitrogen!

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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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CCSS: Adaptable
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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
Cons
  • None
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