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Smelly Balloons

Smelly Balloons

Are balloons porous or non-porous? In this activity, learners watch an entertaining Mr. O video and conduct a simple experiment to find out. By placing spices and flavorings inside the balloon, learners can prove balloons are porous by using their sense of smell to detect the scents as they escape the balloon. This activity guide contains information about porous materials, nanosensors, and the sense of smell....

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Keywords:
Social Sciences, Units of Measurement, Structure and Properties of Matter, NSDL, Biological Science, Porous, Smell, Particles, Physics, The Brain and Nervous System, Nanosensors, Health/Medicine, Chemistry, Nano, Balloons, Materials Science, Life Science, Nanotechnology, Physical Science, Psychology, Mathematics, Engineering, Technology, Education, Nonporous
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Material Type:
Simulation
Date Added to MERLOT:
July 27, 2016
Date Modified in MERLOT:
August 30, 2017
Authors:
Submitter:
Barbra Bied Sperling
Hispanic Serving Institution
Primary Audience:
Grade School
Technical Format:
Website
Mobile Compatibility:
Not specified at this time
Language:
English
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No
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Unknown
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