Layers of Gases

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You can teach your students about the density of different gases - carbon dioxide and air - by showing them how bubbles levitate on top of a layer of carbon dioxide. This is a gorgeous experiment and the materials are simple and cheap.
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  • Fish tank
  • Bubble liquid
  • Dry ice
You can teach your students about the density of different gases - carbon dioxide and air - by showing them how bubbles levitate on top of a layer of carbon dioxide. This is a gorgeous experiment and the materials are simple and cheap.