Kitchen Chemistry Overdue

Put on your Chemist’s hat. Try to match the list of chemical names for each item to their common household names. Explore the world of carbonation. Create a bubbly chemical reaction to inflate a balloon. Examine salt and sugar crystals under a microscope. Then, set up a lab to create your own crystals. Investigate the surface tension of water and observe how it is broken with soap. Test substances you typically find in a kitchen and determine which are higher in acidity or alkalinity.

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Recommended Audience: Ages 4-10

In this kit: Balloons, graduated cylinders, twine, cooking pan/pot, electric burner, salt, food coloring, paperclips, magnifying glasses, pipettes, disposable slides, measuring spoons, condiment packets, 8 clear cups, cotton swabs, goldenrod paper, Amazing Kitchen Chemistryby Cynthia Brown, Chemical Reactions (Bill Nye DVD), and activity guides.

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