Thirsty Bottle

What you need

• Glass bottle
• Plate
• Hot water
• Room temperature water

Instructions

1. Pour some water onto a plate
2. Fill the bottle with hot water. The water and the bottle will be hot so you might need to ask a friend to help.
3. Carefully pour the water away and quickly place the bottle upside down on the plate of water. The water will rise up the bottle.

Results and Explanation

The hot bottle heats the air inside it. Once the air cools it takes up less space. The air pressure inside the bottle becomes less than the air pressure outside. This forces the water up the bottle.

These experiments have not been specifically safety tested for home use but we believe them to be safe if the instructions are followed. Adult supervision or direction is recommended as appropriate. All experiments are carried out at your own risk.