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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

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