Steve Spangler Science: Dry Ice Balloon

Want to blow up a balloon without wasting all of your breath and energy? Some frozen carbon dioxide might do the trick!

Blowing up balloons can be quite the task. You’ll spend a ton of time huffing and puffing while blowing your breath into the rubbery orb. Don’t waste all of that time and energy making yourself light-headed! Try dropping a piece of dry ice into a balloon instead, and watch what happens.


Science Topics
Chemistry, Sublimation & Desublimation
K-6
4th Grade, 5th Grade, 6th Grade

What are you looking for?

Organization

Steve Spangler Science

Website URL

Type of Resource

Tutorial

Assigned Categories