======Fireproof Balloon======


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**Alternative titles:** Fire Water Balloon
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====Summary====                   
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====Procedure====  
  - Blow up one balloon with air only and tie it off.  
  - Light a tea light candle or small candle with adult supervision.  
  - Hold the air-filled balloon carefully over the flame and observe—it pops quickly.  
  - Fill a second balloon with some cold water, then blow it up and tie it off.  
  - Slowly lower the water-filled balloon toward the flame. Observe that it does not pop.



====Links==== 
Fireproof Balloon Science Experiment - Kids Fun Science: 
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Fire Water Balloon - Sick Science!: 
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📄 Fireproof Balloon - Steve Spangler: [[https://stevespangler.com/experiments/fire-water-balloon/]]\\


====Variations====
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====Safety Precautions====
  * Adult supervision required—this experiment involves open flames.  
  * Keep hair, loose clothing, and flammable materials away from the flame.  
  * Perform over a tray or sink to contain spills if the balloon bursts.
  * Do not hold the balloon too close to your face when lowering it over the flame.




====Questions to Consider====
  * Why does the air-only balloon pop so quickly?  
  * How does the water prevent the balloon from popping immediately? 
  * What other substances might absorb heat like water?  
  * How does this experiment demonstrate the concept of heat transfer?