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Mad Scientist
Dancing Oil
Did you know that some substances will never mix together, no matter how hard you try? Scientists have discovered ways to use this fact to make some chemicals do all sorts of useful things—and even dance around! Today, you'll learn what keeps these chemicals apart, why things float (or don't), and how to create a special chemical reaction to make oil bubbles dance in water.
what you’ll need
- Your Camp Kinda toolkit
- A large, clear jar
- 2 cups of water
- 1 cup of vegetable oil
- 4 tablespoons of salt
FOR PARENTS
Ask About Today
How would you explain "density"? When objects float, are they usually more dense or less dense than the liquid they are floating on?
Dinner Discussion
If you could float in a tub full of anything, what would it be?
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explore
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create
30 minutes
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move
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