Liquids, gases and the ‘lava lamp’

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Investigate liquids and gases, plus practise taking accurate measurements, with detailed teacher notes, classroom slides and a video demonstration.

This experiment focuses on carbon dioxide gas fizzing through liquids. First watch the video of the ‘lava lamp’ demonstration, then find out how you can investigate the mass of carbon dioxide in fizzy drinks with your learners. 

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