Kinetic Particle Theory
Candle in a Jar Experiment
Purpose: To observe properties of a phenomenon and explain what is happening Kinetic Particle Theory.
Instruments:
Glass Jar
Petri Dish
Matchsticks/Lighter
Water
Candle
Ball...

The candle flame heats the air in the vase, and this hot air expands. Some of the expanding air escapes out from under the vase — you might see some bubbles. When the flame goes out, the air in the...