Colorful Reactions and Surface Tension Experiments in Everyday Liquids

Colorful Reactions and Surface Tension Experiments in Everyday Liquids

Assessment

Interactive Video

Science, Physics, Chemistry

5th - 6th Grade

Hard

Created by

Patricia Brown

FREE Resource

The video explores various science experiments involving surface tension and soap. It begins with a colorful milk and food coloring experiment, followed by the formation of soap spheres in coffee. A soap-powered boat demonstrates surface tension, while other tricks show how water can be manipulated. The video also includes a challenge to fit water droplets on a penny and a bonus experiment with water on a hot surface.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What happens when you dip a soapy q-tip into the center of food coloring on milk?

The colors create a fireworks-like effect.

The colors form a solid shape.

The colors disappear.

The colors mix together.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was discovered about the spheres formed in coffee?

They are caused by heat.

They are caused by stirring.

They are caused by the soapy film.

They are caused by sugar.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How can you power a small boat made of card on water?

By blowing on it.

By using a magnet.

By adding more water.

By breaking the surface tension with soap.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What allows the water to stay in the jar when flipped over with a screen?

The weight of the water.

The air pressure inside the jar.

The screen's material.

The surface tension across the screen.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What happens when you touch the water with a soapy q-tip near a balanced paper clip?

The paper clip floats higher.

The paper clip spins.

The paper clip sinks.

The paper clip moves to the side.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many drops of water can surprisingly fit on a penny?

Only one drop.

A few drops.

Many drops.

None at all.

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the effect observed when water droplets are placed on a hot pan?

The droplets form perfect spheres.

The droplets change color.

The droplets spread out evenly.

The droplets evaporate instantly.

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