Atmospheric Chemistry
EPS 133 visit
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Six demonstrations in a thirty minute visit to the Prep Room.
Sea Breeze
Cloud in a Bottle
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A 5-gallon bottle containing air and water vapor is slightly pressurized; a sudden release of the pressure cools the vapor, forming a cloud.
Smog in a Bottle
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Nitrogen dioxide is produced by an electric discharge in air, and when sprayed with a water mist, produces acid rain.
Boiling Water to Ice in Vacuum.
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Room temperature water boils in an evacuated bell jar, and then freezes due to rapid surface evaporation.
Coriollis Turntable and Ball Toss.
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As demonstrated by two people throwing a volleyball to each other while sitting on rotating platform.
Three Dumbbells Experiment.
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Lecturer rotates on turntable while holding two dumbbells.