Lesson 5 Quiz: Gas Properties

What gas could be coming from the bath bomb if it extinguishes a flame?

• Carbon dioxide

• Hydrogen

• Oxygen

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NGSS.MS-PS1-2

How can you tell that a gas is denser than the air in the room?

• It rises.

• It sinks.

• It makes a loud noise.

Why is carbon dioxide a possible gas released from the bath bomb?

• It is colorful and lightweight.

• It makes a loud noise and is lighter than air.

• It extinguishes flames and is denser than air.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-2

If the gas from a bath bomb puts out a flame below it, what can you infer about its density compared to room air?

• It’s more dense than room air.

• It’s less dense than room air.

• Density doesn’t matter in this case.

What property determines whether the gas from the bath bomb sinks or rises?

• Density

• Volume

• Shape

To support a claim, it’s important to provide evidence. What evidence supports the gas from the bath bomb not being flammable?

• The gas extinguishes a flame.

• The gas causes the flame to burn more intensely.

• The gas makes the flame change color.

Based on the observed interaction with the candle flame, what can you infer about the density of the bath bomb gas compared to the room air? Is it more or less dense than room air? Explain how you know.

What are the properties you would use, or did use, to further identify the gas and confirm your hypothesis? (2 properties)

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NGSS.HS-PS1-1