Air Pressure

Lab Exercise: Air Pressure

Materials:

• Thin metal container with a lid (Note: You will not be able to reuse this container afterwards.)
• “Week 4 Lab Exercise: Air Pressure” worksheet

Approximate time: 2 to 3 hours

Instructions:

• Add a small about of water to the metal container.
• Heat the metal container on a stove until the water boils and then tightly seal the container.
• Record your observations as the container cools.