Science Trick
Elephant's Toothpaste
Mix two solutions together and you get an amazing eruption of foam.
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Mix two solutions together and you get an amazing eruption of oxygen-filled foam that looks like a giant stream of toothpaste... or elephant toothpaste. The classic reaction is a favorite of chemistry teachers who have access to these chemicals that you will not find around the house. This explanation is offered for information purposes only. * Email * *
Steve Spangler recently performed Elephant's Toothpaste on the Ellen Show.
Check out the kid-friendly version of Elephant's Toothpaste.
Materials
This demonstration requires chemicals that are not available to the public. Chemistry teachers and science demonstrators are specially trained in the hazards of using these chemicals. * Hydrogen peroxide (30%) - This is ten times stronger than the normal hydrogen peroxide you can find at the store * Sodium iodide solution, 2 M or * Potassium iodide solution, 2 M * Liquid soap * Food coloring * Graduated cylinder (500 mL) * Safety glasses * Rubber gloves for clean-up * Experiment * Video * Related Experiments * Reviews
Magic Spheres - Science of Density
A ball bearing magically becomes a ping pong ball in a jar of popcorn.
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"For this trick, all you need is a bit of un-popped pop corn and a ball bearing." It's the perfect phrase to get all of the people around you excited for a bit of science magic. Many people don't realize that pop corn and ball bearings have a remarkable chemical reaction that turns the ball bearing into a ping pong ball. In fact, when you perform the demonstration, your audience won't believe their eyes. * Email * *
Materials
* Large, clear container with lid * Un-popped popping corn * Ball bearing * Ping pong ball * Experiment * Video * Reviews 1.
Fill a large, clear container 3/4-full with un-popped
Mix two solutions together and you get an amazing eruption of foam.
(Submit Review)
Mix two solutions together and you get an amazing eruption of oxygen-filled foam that looks like a giant stream of toothpaste... or elephant toothpaste. The classic reaction is a favorite of chemistry teachers who have access to these chemicals that you will not find around the house. This explanation is offered for information purposes only. * Email * *
Steve Spangler recently performed Elephant's Toothpaste on the Ellen Show.
Check out the kid-friendly version of Elephant's Toothpaste.
Materials
This demonstration requires chemicals that are not available to the public. Chemistry teachers and science demonstrators are specially trained in the hazards of using these chemicals. * Hydrogen peroxide (30%) - This is ten times stronger than the normal hydrogen peroxide you can find at the store * Sodium iodide solution, 2 M or * Potassium iodide solution, 2 M * Liquid soap * Food coloring * Graduated cylinder (500 mL) * Safety glasses * Rubber gloves for clean-up * Experiment * Video * Related Experiments * Reviews
Magic Spheres - Science of Density
A ball bearing magically becomes a ping pong ball in a jar of popcorn.
(Submit Review)
"For this trick, all you need is a bit of un-popped pop corn and a ball bearing." It's the perfect phrase to get all of the people around you excited for a bit of science magic. Many people don't realize that pop corn and ball bearings have a remarkable chemical reaction that turns the ball bearing into a ping pong ball. In fact, when you perform the demonstration, your audience won't believe their eyes. * Email * *
Materials
* Large, clear container with lid * Un-popped popping corn * Ball bearing * Ping pong ball * Experiment * Video * Reviews 1.
Fill a large, clear container 3/4-full with un-popped