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Absorption:Bloated Gummi Bear

By Janice VanCleave

Soluble, Insoluble, Absorb, Hydrate, Dehydrate Things that dissolve in water are said to be soluble. Things that do not dissolve in water are said to be insoluble. Some things absorb water, such as paper towels and bath towels, they could be said to be hydrated. Dehydrated means to lose the absorbed water. What Happens When Gummi […]

Filed Under: Chemistry Tagged With: absorb, dehydration, discard, Gummi Bear, observe

Chia Seeds: Physical Properties

By Janice VanCleave

Chia Seeds

Investigation of Physical Properties Objective: To observe and describe the physical properties of both dry and wet Chia seeds. Science Terms: hydration– to fill with waterphysical properties– Characteristics used to identify something; physical properties include: color, size, shape and texture.relative size- A comparison of the size of an object to something with a familiar size; as big […]

Filed Under: Biology, Plants Tagged With: dehydration, relative size

Apple Slice With Star

By Janice VanCleave

Apple Slice Star

Dried apples have unusual, but very interesting characteristics. Discover For Yourself Ask an adult to cut an apple in half, cutting across the apple as shown in the diagram. 1. Allow one-half of the apple to dry. Place the apple piece near a window so that it receives direct sunlight if possible. Place something, such […]

Filed Under: Chemistry Tagged With: craft, dehydration

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