Sensational Chemical Equation Of Slime
For our purposes slime will be defined as any non-Newtonian fluid.
Chemical equation of slime. We LOVE homemade slime. A number of ingredients go into making silly putty. The Greek origins of the word translate to many parts.
Making slime is an example of a chemical change. A polymer is a long chain of molecules containing many repeated parts. If you find yourself scratching your head with the latest slime obsession keep in mind that making slime is actually science.
Place 1 tablespoon of water in a small plastic cup. Its the polydimethylsiloxane PDMS for short thats a large contributor to the strange properties of silly putty however. Slime is composed of Elmers glue water and sodium tetraborate Borax.
This is your borax solution. Chemical Demonstration Information Author. The science behind slimeits chemistry.
Polymers and Non-newtonian fluids can be a little confusing for young kids but our short lesson in the science of slime is a perfect way to introduce the science behind the slime to your kids. Chemical changes involve chemical reactions and the creation of new products. By weight 65 of it is a compound called polydimethylsiloxane but colouring agents are also included to give the wide range of colours that the putty comes in.
Are numerous ways to make slime but the end result is always a cool concoction that can provide hours of fun act as a great stress reliever and provide a platform for learning many important chemical principles. Add ΒΌ teaspoon of borax. It is an example of how chemistry is used in everyday life.