FeaturesJune 15, 2017
Hooked on Science: Baby power sand
n Sand n Baby powder n Water n STEP 1: Wet your feet and then dip your feet into the sand. Using your hands, attempt to remove the sand from your feet. Describe the sand by using its observable properties. n STEP 2: Sprinkle baby powder on your feet. Using your hands, attempt to remove the sand from your feet. Describe the sand and powder by their observable properties. Was the sand easier to remove before or after adding the powder to your feet?...
Materials
- Sand
- Baby powder
- Water
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Instructions
- STEP 1: Wet your feet and then dip your feet into the sand. Using your hands, attempt to remove the sand from your feet. Describe the sand by using its observable properties.
- STEP 2: Sprinkle baby powder on your feet. Using your hands, attempt to remove the sand from your feet. Describe the sand and powder by their observable properties. Was the sand easier to remove before or after adding the powder to your feet?
Explanation
The baby powder absorbs the moisture from your feet, allowing you to remove the sand easily.
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