Inflating Balloons using the Energy of Soda

Inflate balloons using soda energy

Materials
Bottle of soda
Balloon

Procedure
1. Stretch the balloon in all directions to cause the balloon to be more flexible.
2. Place the opening of balloon over the top of the soda bottle.
3. Shake the soda vigorously. Observe that the balloon inflates and soda rises into the balloon.

Science behind the fun....
Shaking the soda bottle causes the carbon dioxide (gas) inside the soda, as well as, the soda to rise up. The sudden release of gas eludes the bottle, but not the balloon, causing it to inflate.



Wikipedia Definition of Carbonation:
Carbonation is the process of dissolving carbon dioxide in a liquid. The process usually involves carbon dioxide under high pressure. When the pressure is reduced, the carbon dioxide is released from the solution as small bubbles, which causes the solution to become effervescent, or fizzy. An example of carbonation is the dissolving of carbon dioxide in water, resulting in carbonated water.