The Mystery of the Shrinking Balloon

Why does the balloon shrink when cold liquid is poured over it?

1. What is the initial diameter of the balloon?

2. What happens to the diameter of the balloon after the cold liquid is poured over it?

Explanation:

When cold liquid is poured over the balloon, the temperature of the air inside decreases, causing the balloon to contract and reduce in size.

When a balloon is filled with air and sealed, the air inside the balloon exerts pressure on the walls of the balloon, causing it to expand and increase in diameter. However, when very cold liquid is poured over the balloon, the temperature of the air inside the balloon decreases.

According to Charles' Law, as the temperature of a gas decreases, its volume decreases as well. This results in the balloon becoming smaller, and its diameter reducing from 20 cm to 5 cm.

So, the mystery of the shrinking balloon is solved by the simple scientific principle of gas behavior under different temperature conditions!