Effects of Orange Peels on Balloons

Effects of Orange Peels on Balloons

Assessment

Interactive Video

Created by

Amelia Wright

Chemistry

6th - 8th Grade

Hard

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The video explores the surprising reaction of orange peel on balloons, explaining how limonene, a flammable substance in the peel, can weaken and pop balloons due to its chemical similarity to rubber. The video demonstrates this with regular and water balloons, highlighting that not all balloons react the same way. The experiment concludes with a successful demonstration on a water balloon.

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8 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE

30 sec • 1 pt

What surprising effect does squeezing an orange peel onto a balloon have?

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the name of the substance in the orange peel that is flammable?

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE

30 sec • 1 pt

What happens when you squeeze an orange peel into a candle flame?

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE

30 sec • 1 pt

Why does limonene cause the balloon to pop?

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE

30 sec • 1 pt

What effect does citric acid have on a balloon?

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE

30 sec • 1 pt

Which type of balloon is most effective for this experiment?

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the result of squeezing an orange peel on a water-filled balloon?

8.

MULTIPLE CHOICE

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main focus of Dr. B's experiment?