Exploring Steve Spangler's Halloween Science Experiments

What is the name of the gas used in the first experiment?

• Oxygen

• Nitrogen

• Sulfur Hexafluoride

• Carbon Dioxide

Why does the aluminum foil boat float in the tank?

• The gas is lighter than air

• The tank is filled with water

• The gas is heavier than air

• The boat is made of a special material

What happens to your voice when you inhale sulfur hexafluoride?

• It becomes higher-pitched

• It becomes inaudible

• It becomes lower-pitched

• It stays the same

What is the purpose of using sulfur hexafluoride in a room?

• To make the room smell nice

• To prevent electrical sparks

• To clean the air

• To increase oxygen levels

What is the catalyst used in the hydrogen peroxide experiment?

• Sodium Chloride

• Magnesium Sulfate

• Potassium Iodide

• Calcium Carbonate

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CCSS.RI.7.5

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What is released rapidly in the hydrogen peroxide experiment?

• Nitrogen

• Carbon Dioxide

• Oxygen

• Hydrogen

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What is the myth about oxygen that Steve Spangler addresses?

• Oxygen is flammable

• Oxygen is a solid

• Oxygen is a metal

• Oxygen is a liquid

What gas is used in fuel cells for cars?

• Oxygen

• Hydrogen

• Carbon Dioxide

• Nitrogen

What is the byproduct of the hydrogen and oxygen reaction?

• Water

• Carbon Dioxide

• Ammonia

• Methane

What happens when hydrogen and oxygen are combined and ignited?

• A small flame appears

• The gases turn into a solid

• Nothing happens

• An explosion occurs