iProposeWe Make Slime

I propose we make SLIME!

This is part of my chem class today: making up a lab. Whoot!

Making Slime

Materials:

• Borax Powder
• Water
• 4 ounces (120 mL) of Elmer's Glue
• Teaspoon
• Bowl
• Jar or Measuring Cup
• Food Coloring (optional)
• measuring cup

Safety Precautions: Wear Goggles! You are playing with dangerous chemicals. Eating the slime is toxic for you. The slime cleans up easily, just remove the dried slime after soaking it with water. The more you play with the slime, the harder it will get. Store the slime in a plastic bag in the refrigerator to prevent mold from forming.

Procedure:

1. Pour the glue into the jar.
2. Add about half a cup of water into the empty glue bottle and stir.
3. (Optional) Add food coloring.
4. In a separate jar, mix a cup of water with a teaspoon of borax powder.
5. Slowly stir the glue mixture into the borax solution.
6. Put the forming slime into your hand and slowly knead it until it feels dry.

Scientific Purposes:

1. To make and mix solutions and mixtures
2. To make a chemical reaction
3. To observe the weird properties of slime

To see this in action, watch this YouTube video.