Slime is a very unique toy that is very fun to play with. It is also very popular because it is satisfying and relaxing. You also might know this a silly putty or goo. It is unique because it has properties of both a liquid and a solid. The Science
The science behind this slime is awesome! A unique polymer, this slime is made mostly out of glue. Because of the glue’s long and flexible molecules, the slime has properties of both a liquid and a solid. A borate ion is formed by mixing borax in water. When the borax solution is mixed into the glue molecules, the borate ions hook to the glue to form a slow-moving polymer. When the right amount of polymers attach, the mixture becomes a fun substance …show more content…
With slime, the more force you apply when mixing, the stronger and stretchier the end result is. A very common example is cornstarch mixed in water also known as oobleck. Non-newtonian fluids have incredibly interesting properties. The act of punching a non-newtonian fluid such as cornstarch in water will surprise you greatly. The force of your hand will make the atoms rearrange in the solution which results in the fluid to behave like a solid. When the fluid behaves like a solid, your hand will not go through. Whereas, if you place your hand in slowly, it will go through profitably. Slime is classified as a non-Newtonian fluid because it contradicts Isaac Newton’s laws of …show more content…
Typically, it is called “flarp” or just simply silly putty. It is sold in the toy section of the store. Slime usually has an unpleasant smell, but as said earlier, chemists add fragrances to make it smell better. It is normally, cold to the touch. Slime is usually sold in a variety of colors including: red, blue, green, pink and yellow. In fact, if you make your own slime at home you may add any color you would like.
The properties of the slime are interesting and cool. Slime becomes thin and flows easier if it gets pulled slowly. Whereas, if you pull it fast, it will become thick and will rip apart. The reason why the slime will rip apart is because, as you pull the slime fast the chemical bonds break in the slime. Slime is so fun to play with because before the chemical bonds break, they stretch. Therefore, the slime is stretchy and bouncy. When you combine PVA and sodium borate, a chemical reaction happens, and you can actually examine the chemical reaction by feeling the slime solution becoming
The science behind this slime is awesome! A unique polymer, this slime is made mostly out of glue. Because of the glue’s long and flexible molecules, the slime has properties of both a liquid and a solid. A borate ion is formed by mixing borax in water. When the borax solution is mixed into the glue molecules, the borate ions hook to the glue to form a slow-moving polymer. When the right amount of polymers attach, the mixture becomes a fun substance …show more content…
With slime, the more force you apply when mixing, the stronger and stretchier the end result is. A very common example is cornstarch mixed in water also known as oobleck. Non-newtonian fluids have incredibly interesting properties. The act of punching a non-newtonian fluid such as cornstarch in water will surprise you greatly. The force of your hand will make the atoms rearrange in the solution which results in the fluid to behave like a solid. When the fluid behaves like a solid, your hand will not go through. Whereas, if you place your hand in slowly, it will go through profitably. Slime is classified as a non-Newtonian fluid because it contradicts Isaac Newton’s laws of …show more content…
Typically, it is called “flarp” or just simply silly putty. It is sold in the toy section of the store. Slime usually has an unpleasant smell, but as said earlier, chemists add fragrances to make it smell better. It is normally, cold to the touch. Slime is usually sold in a variety of colors including: red, blue, green, pink and yellow. In fact, if you make your own slime at home you may add any color you would like.
The properties of the slime are interesting and cool. Slime becomes thin and flows easier if it gets pulled slowly. Whereas, if you pull it fast, it will become thick and will rip apart. The reason why the slime will rip apart is because, as you pull the slime fast the chemical bonds break in the slime. Slime is so fun to play with because before the chemical bonds break, they stretch. Therefore, the slime is stretchy and bouncy. When you combine PVA and sodium borate, a chemical reaction happens, and you can actually examine the chemical reaction by feeling the slime solution becoming