Fascinating Floating Bubbles

Dry ice is frozen carbon dioxide, which is a relatively dense gas. Dense enough to cause air bubbles containing air to appear to levitate.

Grades covered: 5 through 12
Curriculum Topics: Density, Buoyancy, Properties of Compounds

Standards

Idea Sheets are cross-referenced to subjects listed in the Common Core, Next Generation Science Standards, and California Content Standards.

Categories include:
  • Physical Science
  • Grades 3-5
  • Grades 6-8
  • Science
Tags: Matter, Chemical Reactions
Subjects covered: ["Physical Science"]