2011/06/29 by Joshua Ramette, Richard W. Ramette · 2 citations
Chemistry · Engineering · #Various Chemistry Research Topics #Siphon (mollusc) #Action (physics) #Carbon dioxide #Engineering #Environmental science #Chemistry #Physics #Ecology #Biology
paper · pdf · doi:10.1088/0031-9120/46/4/006
openalex publication_date 2011/06/29 · openalex created_date 2025/10/10 · openalex updated_date 2026/08/05
Misconceptions of siphon action include assumptions that intermolecular attractions play a key role and that siphons will operate in a vacuum. These are belied by the siphoning of gaseous carbon dioxide and behaviour of siphons under reduced pressure. These procedures are suitable for classroom demonstrations. The principles of siphon action are summarized.