{"id":2943,"date":"2021-09-17T14:59:47","date_gmt":"2021-09-17T09:29:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/test-wordpress.turito.com\/in\/blog?p=2943"},"modified":"2021-09-28T09:40:15","modified_gmt":"2021-09-28T04:10:15","slug":"chemistry-experiments-for-kids","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/test-wordpress.turito.com\/in\/blog\/general\/chemistry-experiments-for-kids","title":{"rendered":"6 Simple and Hands-On Chemistry Experiments for Kids"},"content":{"rendered":"

Want to do fun<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>chemical experiments? Lets\u2019 find out the best science activities to perform simple chemi<\/span>stry<\/span>\u00a0experiments with everyday materials at home.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Chemistry is a scientific discipline where students study the properties of matter and how it interacts with energy. Simply put, Chemistry studies the make-up of all things and how they behave. For many students, especially young children, the study of chemistry may be a difficult connotation. However, various chemistry experiments make the study of chemistry more fun and engaging. These\u00a0<\/span>chemistry<\/span>\u00a0experiments are educationally beneficial for kids and require just a few materials and ingredients. To help you perform\u00a0<\/span>chemistry experiments at home\u00a0<\/span><\/b>with your kids<\/span>,<\/span><\/b>\u00a0we have listed below simple chemistry experiments with everyday materials.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a01. <\/span>Slime<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

Slime is an example of a polymer. The white glue, which is generally used in the classic slime formula, is also a polymer. Making slime can be more fun. But wondering how to make it? Let\u2019s find out what you all need to make slime.\u202f<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Materials and ingredients to make slime:<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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  • Borax powder<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Water<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Glue<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Teaspoon\/plastic spoon<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Bowl<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Measuring cup<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Food coloring (optional) for colorful slime\u202f<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    What to do next to make slime?<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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    • Pour the glue into the bowl\/jar, then add water and stir it into the glue.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
    • If you want to make it colorful, add food coloring; else, the slime will be an opaque white.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
    • Take a separate bowl, and mix your water and borax powder.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
    • Gently stir the glue compound into the borax solution bowl.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
    • Now place your slime that forms into your hands and squeeze until it feels dry.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      2. <\/span>Cabbage Chemistry Experiment<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

      This experiment teaches you about acids and bases. Acid and bases form an important part of chemistry till the higher classes. You can use red cabbage to perform as a pH indicator to test the pH of seven common household liquids. A cabbage fundamentally contains a pigment molecule known as flavin or anthocyanin that changes color depending on the acidity of the solution. Red cabbage indicates color. When it combines with something acidic, it turns in red, while it turns green in color when it combines with a base.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

      \u00a0<\/span>To perform cabbage chemistry, you will need the following things:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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      • Red cabbage<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
      • Knife and cutting board<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
      • Hot tap water<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
      • 7 clear plastic disposable cups and spoons<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
      • Large plastic bottle<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
      • Strongly acidic material, e.g., powdered toilet cleaner<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
      • Acidic material such as lemon juice, vinegar, or citric acid<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
      • Feebly acidic material like cream of tartar<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
      • Neutral material, e.g., pure water<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
      • Slightly basic material like bicarbonate of soda<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
      • Basic material, e.g., washing soda<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
      • Strongly basic material such as dishwasher liquid or powder<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        What to do next?<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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        • Cut three or four red cabbage leaves.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
        • Put the leaves in the plastic bottle, and half fill the bottle with hot water and screw the cap tightly.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
        • Keep shaking the bottle for a couple of minutes until the water becomes a deep purple color<\/span>.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
        • Keep the solution aside and let it cool.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
        • Strain the solution and add the required amount of water to the solution.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
        • Put a small amount of the above materials in each of the cups.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
        • Now put red cabbage juice in each cup<\/span>,\u00a0<\/span>mix the solution and observe for color change.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
        • If the solution turns pink or red, the chemical is an acid<\/span>.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
        • If it turns blue or green, the chemical is a base.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

          3. <\/span>Rubber Egg Experiment<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

          Remember watching videos where an egg when thrown, instead of breaking, bounces back<\/span>!\u00a0<\/span>Chemistry reactions are really exciting. You\u00a0make an egg rubbery or bouncy. Making a rubber egg is a great way for kids to learn about the layers of an egg.\u00a0The following experiment is performed in vinegar, which has an acid. The outer layer of egg made up of calcium carbonate reacts with the acid in the vinegar. The acid dissolves the outer layer and leaves behind\u00a0the\u00a0outer membrane\u00a0of the egg.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

          What do you need to make a rubber egg?<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n