Exploring States of Matter Through Fun Experiments

Phil McCordick hosts Science Max, where he explores science experiments on a large scale. This episode focuses on states of matter, including solids, liquids, gases, and non-Newtonian fluids like cornstarch mud. Phil and Judy conduct experiments to understand these states, including making rock candy and using liquid nitrogen. They face challenges mixing cornstarch mud but eventually succeed in running across it, demonstrating its unique properties.

What are the three main states of matter?

• Rock, River, Cloud

• Ice, Water, Vapor

• Solid, Liquid, Gas

• Metal, Oil, Air

What is cornstarch mud an example of?

• A simple liquid

• A Newtonian fluid

• A non-Newtonian fluid

• A basic solid

What happens to cornstarch mud when you apply sudden pressure?

• It remains a liquid

• It becomes a solid

• It freezes

• It evaporates

What is the ratio of cornstarch to water needed to make cornstarch mud?

• 3:1

• 1:2

• 1:1

• 2:1

What property does cornstarch mud exhibit when hit?

• Viscosity increase

• Shear thickening

• Shear thinning

• Viscosity decrease

Why did the initial attempt to mix cornstarch mud with a drill fail?

• The cornstarch was too thick

• The drill made it solidify

• The water evaporated

• The drill was too slow

What was the final solution for mixing large quantities of cornstarch mud?

• Heating the mixture

• Using a larger drill

• Adding more water

• Using a cement truck

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Can you run on cornstarch mud?

• Only if it's mixed with water

• Yes, if you move quickly

• No, never

• Yes, always

What makes liquid nitrogen unique compared to the air we breathe?

• It's a liquid at very cold temperatures

• It's always a liquid

• It's a gas

• It's a solid

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What did the experiment with liquid nitrogen and a banana demonstrate?

• Turning a soft object into a hard tool

• Solidifying gases

• Freezing water

• Creating a non-Newtonian fluid

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