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Why does a balloon filled with carbon dioxide sink in the surrounding air?
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∙ 16y ago
The density of carbone dioxide is higher than the density of air .The formula for calculating the density is :rho=(P*M)/(R*T),where R is a constant equal to 8.314(J/mol.k) and P is pressure and T is absolute temperature so in equal temperature and pressure that the volume of two gas is equal ( air and carbon dioxide) but the atomic number of carbon dioxide is 44 and the atomic number of air is 29 so the density of carbon dioxide is higher than air and the bouyancy force cannot overcome the gravity force .It's just like when you put a piece of iron in the water.
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∙ 16y ago
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∙ 14y agoLike any kind of gas it can expand balloons, if it has more pressure then outside the balloon. That's because ANY gas has MORE molecules in a certain volume when the pressure is higher. So, more molecules 'bumping' against the balloon from the inside than pushing backwards from the outside, makes the balloon expand (growing 'outside'-wards)
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∙ 14y agoIf you mean hot air balloon then it floats because hot air rises because it is less dense and with enough hot air caught in the balloon it can lift create enough lift to take off into the air.
If you mean a helium balloon then it rises because helium in the balloon is less dense then the air around it. Since less dense things rise to the top the balloon will float.
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∙ 12y agoHelium is less dense than air, which is mostly nitrogen and oxygen, so it will float. Carbon dioxide is denser than air, so it sinks.
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∙ 7y agoThe balloon will sink, as carbon dioxide is heavier than air.
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∙ 10y agoCarbon dioxide is heavier than air.
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Which of a hydrogen filled balloon air filled balloon and a carbon dioxide filled balloon will deflate the fastest and which is the slowest and explain your answer?
A hydrogen balloon will deflate the fastest because molecules of hydrogen are the smallest and thus will more easily slip through the latex of the balloon. The carbon dioxide-filled balloon will deflate the slowest because these molecules are the biggest, and thus will have more trouble escaping the tiny pores in the balloon.
A balloon is filled with pure carbon dioxide. Which term or terms could be used to describe the contents of this balloon?
Its a compound and a pure chemical substance
Can a blimp be filled with carbon dioxide?
No, because the density of carbon dioxide is greater than the density of air.
Is balloons filled with hydrogen and oxygen?
If I am right in interpreting the question as "Are balloons normally filled with hydrogen and oxygen?", then the answer would be no. Although they can be, as both substances are gases, the majority of balloon are filled with air, a mixture of nitrogen, oxygen, carbon dioxide and other gases. If you mean the balloons that float, they are filled with helium
Explanation of blowing up balloon with carbon dioxide?
As the gas is pushed into the balloon the internal pressure increases, to reduce this pressure the rubbery material expands to increase the volume and ultimately reduce the pressure. Once the balloon is filled with CO2 and the knot is tied the balloon will probably sink this is because CO2 is more dense than air.
Is Carbon dioxide filled with balloon a chemical change?
No. helium is released in outer air but does not lose or change its chemical formula
Which of a hydrogen filled balloon air filled balloon and a carbon dioxide filled balloon will deflate the fastest and which is the slowest and explain your answer?
A hydrogen balloon will deflate the fastest because molecules of hydrogen are the smallest and thus will more easily slip through the latex of the balloon. The carbon dioxide-filled balloon will deflate the slowest because these molecules are the biggest, and thus will have more trouble escaping the tiny pores in the balloon.
what causes more static electricity a balloon filled with helium, oxygen, or carbon dioxide?
The balon filled with helium will cause more static,a ballon filled with carbon dioxide may be dangerous.
A balloon filled with helium rises when you let go A balloon filled with carbon dioxide sinks Why?
CO2 is heavier than a mixture of 75% nitrogen and 20% oxygen.
A balloon is filled with pure carbon dioxide. Which term or terms could be used to describe the contents of this balloon?
Its a compound and a pure chemical substance
Why doesn't the balloon float when filled with evaporated dry ice?
Dry ice is frozen carbon dioxide. Sublimated carbon dioxide is heavier than room air and will not float.
What gases are in a balloons?
Hydrogen or helium are used. As they are lighter than air that's why they float in air when filled in a balloon. Also, sometimes oxygen and carbon dioxide from your lungs, if you blew the balloon up with your mouth.
Can blimp also be filled with carbon dioxide?
No
Why is the abdomen filled with carbon dioxide during a pancreatectomy?
The abdomen is filled with gas, usually carbon dioxide, to help the surgeon view the abdominal cavity.
How does carbon get into the ocean?
when you breathe underwater, those little bubbles are filled with carbon dioxide
Can a blimp be filled with carbon dioxide?
No, because the density of carbon dioxide is greater than the density of air.
What lasts longer helium filled balloons or carbon dioxide filled balloons?
From common sense you'd think that the answer is carbon dioxide. But try it and you discover the opposite.
