Since the usual concentration of carbon dioxide in natural air is only about 0.03%, it is rather difficult to observe changes in CO
2 or O
2 concentration in a gas detector tube.
However, the change appears clearly, if you use the following procedure.
You will need:
- One leafy potted plant
- One sturdy polyethylene bag (5 to 10 litre capacity)
- One drinking straw
- Adhesive tape (cellophane tape etc.)
- Scissors
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Gas detection equipment, comprising:
- Gas sampling pump
- Carbon dioxide detector tube 2EL
- Carbon dioxide detector tube 2EH
- Oxygen detector tube 31E