The Fireproof Balloon

A balloon is always viewed as a fragile thing with a relatively short life. The mere thought that one could be fireproof seems ludicrous. However as you must know, with science the impossible is just a misguided experiment away. So here we have a tryst with a fireproof balloon.

For this science experiment you are going to need two balloons of the same size, a box of matches, a couple of  candles and a glass of water. Blow up the first balloon with air and keep it aside. The second balloon will be filled with the water from the glass and blown to the same proportion as the first balloon.

Now use the box of matches to light the two candles.  Fix them firmly on the ground and bring one balloon each above them. As the first balloon filled with only air comes in contact with the steady heat emitted by the candle it will burst. However the second balloon will not.

The balloon with the water in it seems to be fireproof. Why does this happen? Its simple if you apply the principles of science. The water in the second balloon absorbs the heat from the candle and does not allow the rubber to get overheated making the air inside the balloon expand continuously and burst. A simple and effective science experiment.