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Density of Gases: Propane Experiment

Why do some gases rise in the air while other gases sink?

Aired 11/09/2017

Science with Mike

Density of Gases: Propane Experiment

Episode 10 | 5m 16s

Why do some gases rise in the air while other gases sink?

Why do some gases rise in the air while other gases sink? It all has to do with how heavy the molecules are compared to the air itself! Watch this video for some example experiments that you probably shouldn't try at home!

Aired 11/09/2017

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Science with Mike is a local public television program presented by ThinkTV

Science with Mike

Density of Gases: Propane Experiment

Episode 10 | 5m 16s

Why do some gases rise in the air while other gases sink? It all has to do with how heavy the molecules are compared to the air itself! Watch this video for some example experiments that you probably shouldn't try at home!

Aired 11/09/2017

Problems with Closed Captions? Closed Captioning Feedback

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