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Does Air Have Matter?

Does Air Have Matter?

Is air a something? Does it have matter? Does it take up space? We are curious, and scientific investigations are a terrific way for us to find answers!

Ages:
4 - 9
Est. Time:
<30 mins

How we did it:

Materials List

  1. plastic gallon bag / large ziplock bag
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    We only needed curiosity and silliness to find answers to this investigation! Does air have matter? We were going to find out with a plastic bag.

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    We opened the bag with flair....

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    ...and scooped in air (we didn't blow it in!, just scooped).

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    Then we sealed the bag up tightly.

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    Then we put the bag to the test! The gas molecules pushed to get out.... we pressed against the gas to see if we could force it out.

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    Again.

  7. Does Air Have Matter? Pin It

    And again.

  8. Does Air Have Matter? Pin It

    And again.

  9. Does Air Have Matter? Pin It

    And again.

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    ....and again. And we didn't push it out. "Does air have matter, Maddie?" I asked.

    "Yes!"

    "How do you know?"

    "Because air takes up space!" Air definitely has matter!

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