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Properties of Air

Properties of Air. EQ. What are the properties of air?. Air Pressure. Air pressure is the result of the weight of a column of air pushing down on an area. The molecules push out in all directions – up, down, sideways. Experiment 1. Barometer. Air pressure is measured using a barometer.

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Properties of Air

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  1. Properties of Air

  2. EQ What are the properties of air?

  3. Air Pressure • Air pressure is the result of the weight of a column of air pushing down on an area. • The molecules push out in all directions– up, down, sideways. • Experiment 1

  4. Barometer • Air pressure is measured using a barometer.

  5. Altitude • Altitude is the distance above sea level. • Air pressure decreases as altitude increases.

  6. Mass • Air has mass, or weight. • Experiment 2

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