Zee has been busy with his science kit. . . here are some of his recent experiments:
Exploding Volcano:
Add 2 Tbsp water and 1 Tbsp of baking soda
Stir until dissolved and add 2 Tbsp of vinegar
Weird Science: Experimenting With Cornstarch
Liquid & Solid at the Same Time:
Mix cornstarch and water
Have fun!
Weird Science: Experimenting with Spinach
Extract Spinach DNA
Blend 1 cup water, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/2 spinach at high speed
Strain and add 2 Tbsp dishsoap. Let stand 10 minutes
add a pinch of meat tenderizer, and add equal volume of rubbing alcohol
pour into a jar and let stand for 3 minutes
After 3 minutes, you will see the DNA separating from the liquid
Weird Science: Experimenting with Borax
Borax Crystals:
- Make a shape with a pipe-cleaner, making sure it can fit in the jar.
- Fill jar 3/4 full with boiling water.
- Slowly add 4 Tbsp of borax, stirring after each tablespoon. (Add borax until you see it a small amount collecting on the bottom of the jar)
- Tie a piece of string to the pipe-cleaner and hang it from a pencil in the jar. Make sure it is completely submerged.
- set the jar in a place where it will not be disturbed, such as a window sill, and let it stand for 24 hours. Check progress periodically to see how the crystals are forming.
- When it is done, you can hang the crystal in the window and watch it sparkle!
