What causes the balloon filled with gas to pop when exposed to a flame?
Balloon over candle

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The gas inside the balloon expands.
The rubber melts due to the heat.
The gas inside the balloon ignites.
The rubber contracts due to the cold.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why does the balloon filled with water not pop when exposed to a flame?
The rubber is thicker.
The water absorbs the heat, keeping the rubber cool.
The water evaporates quickly.
The flame is not hot enough.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What role does the water play in the balloon experiment?
It makes the balloon heavier.
It increases the pressure inside the balloon.
It changes the color of the balloon.
It acts as a coolant, absorbing the heat.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
At what temperature does the water inside the balloon start to boil?
120 degrees Celsius
110 degrees Celsius
100 degrees Celsius
90 degrees Celsius
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why can't the water inside the balloon get hotter than 100 degrees Celsius?
The rubber prevents further heating.
The flame is not strong enough.
The water turns to vapor at 100 degrees Celsius.
The balloon bursts before reaching higher temperatures.
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