GLUEP aka Homemade Slime
Question: Is Gluep aka Homemade Slime a solid or a liquid?
Hypothesis: By combining Elmer's school glue, Borax and water a chemical reaction will happen and a polymer will be created. The newly created polymer will have characteristics of a solid and characteristics of a liquid.
Safety: Wear gloves and goggles. Do not smell or taste. Remember ask your parents for help before starting and if using food dye WEAR GLOVES! THE SLIME IS NOT FOR EATING!
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The Science Behind It
The mixing of glue (C4H6O2) molecules, Borax (Na2B4O7-10H2O) and water (H2O) molecules start a chemical reaction. This chemical reaction forms long, highly flexible links similar to spaghetti called a polymer. A polymer is both a liquid and a solid. Did you know Jell-O, rubber bands and plastic soda bottles
Conclusions
A chemical reaction begins when the glue, borax and water are mixed to create a highly flexible polymer. If you add too much Borax not change appears in the polymer, but if you add too little Borax then the glue molecules will not break down to connect to the glue and water. The mixture will be very gooey. Adding too much glue or water the polymer will not form. If pockets of water and glue exist continue kneading them out. To extend it's playtime keep in a baggie.
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