Hooked on Science: Super bubbles

Using a few materials from around the house you can create the biggest bubbles.

Materials

* 6 cups of distilled water

* 1 cup of corn syrup

* 2 cups of dishwashing liquid

Instructions

STEP 1: Mix the ingredients together and allow the bubble solution to set for a few hours before using.

Explanation

Surface tension, an invisible bond that holds water molecules together, is the secret behind creating super bubbles. The dishwashing liquid relaxes the surface tension of the water, allowing the water to be more elastic. The corn syrup allows the bubbles to form a stronger skin, which keeps the water from evaporating, creating a super bubble.

Jason Lindsey is a science outreach educator with Hooked on Science. Check out his website hookedonscience.org for webcasts and experiments that might get you hooked on science.