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Matter is anything that has mass and takes up space. So, in order to prove that air is matter, we need to prove that air has mass and takes up space. It's easier to prove that air takes up space, so let's do that part of the problem first.
Go and get a balloon. While you're at it, get two balloons. Go ahead and inflate the balloons with air. The balloons get larger as you put air into them. The only way that air could make them get larger is if air takes up space, so half of our proof is complete. Tie the balloons closed so that they stay inflated - we will need both balloons for the second half of this problem.
Although air has mass, a small volume of air, such as the air in the balloons, doesn't have too much. Air just isn't very dense. We can show that the air in the balloon has mass by building a balance. For this, you will need a meter stick, some tape, some string and a sharp needle. Take some of the string and tie one end to the middle of the meter stick. Take the other end of the string and tape it to the top of a table or a counter, just make certain that the meter stick is free to move around. Tie a section of string to each balloon. On one balloon, make an "X" with two pieces of tape (if you want to be fair, you can make a tape "X" on the second balloon as well, but we really only need one). Take the balloons and tie each one to the meter stick, one on each end of the meter stick. Balance the meter stick by repositioning the balloons, if necessary.
So, at the moment, you should have two balloons hanging from a meter stick, one from each end. If one of the balloons changes mass, we will be able to tell because the meter stick will 'tilt' towards the more massive object. So, all you need to do is to let the air out of one of the balloons. Take the needle and CAREFULLY poke a hole in the center of the "X". You don't want to pop the balloon - you just want to make a hole so that the air will leak out. Hopefully, the tape will keep the balloon together...
What happened? If all went well, one balloon lost its air in a very calm, controlled fashion without sending its balloon guts all over the room. The end of the meter stick with the deflated balloon should have risen into the air. It did this because there was less mass in the balloon after it deflated. The only way the balloon could have lost mass is if the air that was inside it has mass.
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With this experiment you have shown that air takes up space and has mass, so you have proven that air is matter.
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What two properties can be used to describe air mass?
Tempature and humidity are almost always the 2 traits given, even if the terms are vague, such a as a warm moist air mass or a cold dry air mass. The terms are in reference to the air mass in an area before the new one being described.
Describe density of air in terms of its mass?
Density of air is a measure of how much mass is contained in a given volume of air. It is typically expressed in units such as kilograms per cubic meter or grams per cubic centimeter. Air density can vary based on factors such as temperature, pressure, and humidity.
Give an experiment to show that air a bad conductor of heat?
You can conduct an experiment by heating a metal rod at one end and touching it to a balloon filled with air. The balloon will not pop immediately because air is a poor conductor of heat, so the heat does not transfer quickly enough to cause the balloon to burst.
Predict the mass of the bag with air?
The mass of the bag with air will be the sum of the mass of the bag itself and the mass of the air inside it. The mass of the air can be estimated by knowing the dimensions of the bag and the density of air at the given conditions.
What would fall faster on the moon a object with more mass or an object with less mass?
In the absence of air resistance, all objects fall at the same rate regardless of their mass, as demonstrated by Galileo's experiment on Earth. Therefore, on the moon, an object with more mass would not fall faster than an object with less mass.
Describe the air mass that forms over the waters of Atlantic ocean what letter designate the source region of the air mass?
Air Mass
How would someone describe air?
You would describe air as a substance that takes up space (or mass). (^_^) Your welcome.
What notation is used to describe air mass?
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An air mass forms over Alaska describe what you think the temperature and humidity of this air mass will be?
About 32 degrees ...
What are two characteristics used to describe air mass?
Temperature and moisture content are two characteristics used to describe air mass. Temperature indicates whether the air mass is warm or cold, while moisture content refers to whether the air mass is dry or humid.
Would you describe warm air mass?
A warm air mass is a large body of air with relatively high temperature compared to the surrounding air. As it moves, it brings warmer and often more humid conditions to the regions it travels over. Warm air masses typically form in lower latitudes and during the summer season.
Describe what happen to the air when you snapped the ruler?
I am afraid that you need to answer this question. Your question wants you describe what happened when you conducted the experiment. This is homework that you need to answer we can't do it for you. Your teacher is looking for a specific reaction that is based on the lessons he/she taught and you need to show you understood the lesson.
What two properties can be used to describe air mass?
Tempature and humidity are almost always the 2 traits given, even if the terms are vague, such a as a warm moist air mass or a cold dry air mass. The terms are in reference to the air mass in an area before the new one being described.
Show pic of mass air flow sensor?
In what?
Describe the mass that forms over the warm waters of the Atlantic Ocean What letters designate the source region of this air mass?
The mass that forms over the warm waters of the Atlantic Ocean is called a maritime tropical air mass. The source region for this air mass is labeled with the letter "m."
Describe what happens when a cold air meets a warm air mass that is not moving?
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What word would you use you describe an air mass that forms over Alaska?
I would use the word "polar" to describe an air mass that forms over Alaska. These air masses originate in the Arctic regions and bring cold temperatures and snow to the surrounding areas.
