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Super Slime Science: The Formation of a Polymer

Super Slime Science: The Formation of a Polymer. Amber Billion Room 3A. What is florescent in color, a non-Newtonian Fluid, forms a long chain of molecules called a polymer during a chemical reaction, and faster than a speeding bullet (well…not really)?. It’s Super Slime Science! .

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Super Slime Science: The Formation of a Polymer

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  1. Super Slime Science: The Formation of a Polymer Amber Billion Room 3A

  2. What is florescent in color, a non-Newtonian Fluid, forms a long chain of molecules called a polymer during a chemical reaction, and faster than a speeding bullet (well…not really)? It’s Super Slime Science!

  3. Steve Spangler Atomic Slime Video Clip http://www.stevespanglerscience.com/product/atomic-slime-kit

  4. What is a polymer? • In chemistry, a long molecule made up of a chain of smaller, simpler molecules. (www.dictionary.com)

  5. How are polymers used? • Uses of Polymers Table http://www.alliancepoly.com/polymers-use.asp • http://www.chymist.com/Polymers.pdf • http://www.engr.sjsu.edu/wofmate/polymers.htm • Examples of polymers: • Plastics • Styrofoam • There are natural polymers in your body such as collagen, proteins, and many carbohydrates

  6. What is a non-Newtonian fluid? • http://antoine.frostburg.edu/chem/senese/101/liquids/faq/non-newtonian.shtml

  7. Making the atomic slime (materials) • Polyvinyl Alcohol Solution with a few drops of Atomic Glow • Borax Solution • Beaker • Stirring rod • Ziploc bag • Black lights • Goggles (Wear when handling chemical solutions and stirring them.) • Clorox wipes—to disinfect the goggles when you finish making your slime.

  8. Making the atomic slime (procedure) • In the beaker, pour 50 mL of polyvinyl alcohol solution. Wear your goggles. • Pour 5 mL of borax solution. Keep your goggles on while handling and stirring the chemicals. • Stir with a stirring rod. • After your slime is mixed, it will be an eerie, yellow color. Wash your hands thoroughly after mixing as Atomic Glow can stain. • Turn off all the lights and flip on your black light. • Your slime will give off an amazing greenish-yellow glow... but only when it is under the black light!

  9. Results • The PVA molecules start out as a liquid in this slime recipe but are quickly hooked together with the introduction of the Borax (the chemical name for Borax is sodium tetraborate). Scientists refer to the Borax solution as the "cross-linker" in the creation of the slime polymer. Borax molecules are like tiny paper clips that hook together the long chains of PVA molecules making a slippery, gooey concoction known as slime.

  10. Safety Considerations • Wear goggles when handling and mixing chemical solutions. • Do not eat or drink any of the chemical solutions or slime. • Disinfect the goggles with a Clorox wipe when you finish making your slime.

  11. Conclusion Questions • What is a polymer? • How are polymers used? • What is a non-Newtonian fluid? • Can you think of another experiment to test with your atomic slime? • What topics of science study would you like to further explore?

  12. Video Clip: What are polymers? • http://videos.howstuffworks.com/hsw/12269-investigating-chemical-properties-natures-polymers-video.htm

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