Friday, 20 March 2015

Science at home - chemical yo-yo

You will need:
  • water
  • vegetable oil/olive oil
  • grounded coffee
  • salt
  • tall glass or jar

Method:
1.     Fill the glass with 2/3 of water.
2.    Add 2-3 cm of vegetable oil.
3.    Sprinkle a teaspoon of coffee on the top of the oil.
4.    Take a pinch or two of salt and sprinkle it on top.
5.    Observe what happens.

How does it work?

Research: density