Preview - Kinetic Molecular Theory

Creating a Model

On the previous page you explained why you believe the gas tanker imploded; your answer is referenced below. Now each member of your group will share their explanations in order to come to a consensus as a group. Your group must agree on an explanation before proceeding to model creation below.

In order to create a model, the events from that night in April 2019 will be broken down to four distinct moments in time. The first moment is the gas tanker sitting open prior to cleaning. The second moment is during the steam cleaning, again with the lid still open. The third moment is after the steam cleaning with the lid closed while the tanker sits overnight; this actually spans the greatest amount of time as the tanker sitting all night needs to be considered here. The final moment is the gas tanker imploding with the lid still closed.

Referenced Questions

These questions were answered in the previous steps. They are provided here for your reference.

Why do you think the gas tanker imploded? Be as specific as possible, and be prepared to share your answer with your lab group.

Questions

Please answer the questions below.

Draw a model below that represents why your group thinks the tanker crushed. Your model should include 4 panels:

  1. Initial Tanker with Open Lid
  2. During Steam Cleaning with Open Lid
  3. After Steam Cleaning / Overnight with Closed Lid
  4. Implosion With Closed Lid

Include drawings of what you cannot see that might relate to the cause of the crushing, and remember that your model needs particles!

 

Note: Draw your sketch in the sketchpad below

Notes

These notes will appear on every page in this lesson so feel free to put anything here you'd like to keep track of.