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Solids, Liquids and GasesActivity for Kids

Oobleck DIY

Duration: 15-30 min
Difficulty: Easy
Cost: $0 to $5

To create a mixture called Oobleck that behaves like a liquid and a solid!

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Material List

12 Cups Corn starch
11 Cup Water
1A bowl
1Measuring Cups
1A spoon
1Old newspaper
1Towels
Warning:This activity can be messy.

Instructions

1With the help of an adult, measure 2 cups of cornstarch and pour it into a bowl.
2Next pour 1 cup of water into the bowl.
3Now mix until the Oobleck forms, this could take a few minutes of mixing
Tip:You may need to adjust the amount of water or cornstarch slightly to get the right consistency.

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How It Works

Oobleck behaves like a liquid sometimes, and a solid at other times. If the Oobleck is pressed on, it acts like a solid and feels hard. Other times it doesn’t keep its shape and behaves like a liquid. This is because when you press on the Oobleck, the water gets trapped in between the pieces of cornstarch. The harder you press, the firmer the Oobleck becomes.