Bouncy Liquid Metal

Bouncy Liquid Metal

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Interactive Video

Science, Chemistry, Physics

1st - 6th Grade

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The video begins with the speaker discussing their recent move to a new house. They then introduce an experiment involving gallium, inspired by an online video. Initially, the experiment fails, but after adding sulfuric acid, the gallium forms perfect spheres. The speaker explains the chemical reaction, highlighting the formation of gallium sulfate, which increases surface tension. The video concludes with a preview of future projects, including a homemade laser.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the initial problem the narrator faced with the gallium experiment?

The gallium evaporated quickly.

The gallium formed a single large sphere immediately.

The gallium clumped together and didn't form spheres.

The gallium reacted violently with water.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What substance did the narrator add to the gallium to improve the experiment?

Hydrochloric acid

Baking soda

Sulfuric acid

Sodium chloride

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What effect does sulfuric acid have on gallium in the experiment?

It dissolves the gallium completely.

It forms a skin of gallium sulfate, increasing surface tension.

It changes the color of gallium.

It increases the gallium's temperature.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did the narrator fill the toy with instead of colored water and oil?

Water and vinegar

Gallium and sulfuric acid

Sand and water

Mercury and mineral oil

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the power of the laser built by the narrator?

10 Watt

20 Watt

30 Watt

40 Watt