PURPOSE: To show the increase in volume which accompanies the transition from liquid to gaseous nitrogen.
DESCRIPTION: Pour some liquid nitrogen into a can and install the plastic lid. The liquid nitrogen heats up, changes to a gas, and blows the lid. Repeat for students who blinked.
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EQUIPMENT: Liquid nitrogen, can with plastic lid.
SETUP TIME: 5 min.
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