Science - 25.06.20

Note: if you are unable to carry out any of the experiments, just watch the video or read the information. Then make notes on what happens and why.

Safety notice: please take care when carrying out any scientific investigations or demonstrations.

Task: Carry out scientific investigations and demonstrations:

• Glass and Candle Experiment
  • Many thanks to those of you who drew my attention to this experiment. Some of you have already done this, but if not click here to see how it's done. For this, you will need:
    • Tealight
    • Lighter or match
    • Glass
    • Water
    • Plate
• ​​​​​​​Soaps and Detergents
  • ​​​​​​​Details on how to carry out this experiment can be found below. You will need:
    • ​​​​​​​2 small jars
    • Cooking oil
    • Water
    • Liquid or powdered detergent
• Crystals
  • Details on how to carry out this experiment can be found below. You will need:
    • ​​​​​​​2 glasses
    • A box of table salt
    • Warm water
    • Aluminium foil
    • A tablespoon

Note: more science experiments using kitchen items can be found on Epic, in the book entitled Chemistry in the Kitchen.

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