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American Chemical Society

Middle School Chemistry: Density: Sink and Float for Liquids

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students determine whether a liquid will sink or float in water by comparing its density to the density of water.
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Mocomi & Anibrain Digital Technologies

Mocomi: Why Oil and Water Don't Mix

For Students 3rd - 8th
Investigate the science behind this age old question. Find out the role density and polarity play in the liquids.
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American Chemical Society

Middle School Chemistry: Density of Water

For Students 9th - 10th
Discover how the molecular make-up of water affects its density.
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American Chemical Society

Middle School Chemistry: Temperature and Density

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn how the molecular movement in different temperature water affects the density of the liquid.
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PBS

Pbs Teachers: Water Density

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Demonstrate the effect that dissolving different amounts of salt in water has on the density of the liquid.
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Exploratorium

Exploratorium: Salt Volcano

For Students 3rd - 8th
By making oil float on water--with the help of other ingredients--students can create a lava-lite effect.