Fireproof Balloon Experiment

Most of us would have encountered a scenario, where the balloon they had tried to fill up gets exploded once in
contact with a candle on certain occasion. Fortunately, there is a way in basic physics where we would be able to
prevent that from happening. To know how to do it, let us look at the experiment given below.
Requirements:
Lighter.
Water faucet.
Balloons.
Procedure:
1. Fill the balloon with air by blowing yourself.
2. Use a lighter and hold it below the balloon(it would explode).
3. Take another balloon and fill it with a little bit of water.
4. Once you have filled the balloon with water, fill the rest space with air.
5. Try holding a lighter underneath it. Unlike last time, it would not explode despite the bottom part of the
balloon will turn into black color.
From the above observation, you might have seen that it is quite difficult to check the balloon from exploding
unless you fill it with water.

Fireproof Balloon Experiment Application

The water absorbing polymer foam used in the baby diapers are the superabsorbent polymer which works
based on the experiment.
Superabsorbent polymer foams are used as a protective layer at homes from catching fire.
Even the human body uses sweat as a protective layer during exercises or physical activities in order to
regulate body temperature.