The Water That Rises Into the Glass
10 minutes
Safety first
Only an adult lights the candle and places the glass. Work on a steady surface, away from curtains and paper, with hair tied back. Do not touch the glass right after the experiment, as it may be hot.
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Experiment steps
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What's happening?
While the candle burns, the air inside the glass is hot, and hot air takes up a lot of space. When the flame goes out, the air cools and takes up less space. The air outside pushes on the water and pushes it into the glass.
