The overhead projector offers an interesting way to demonstrate the properties of magic sand. Several demonstrations are described that compare the properties of hydrophobic magic sand and hydrophilic regular sand in water in separate petri dishes.
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Citation
Goldsmith, Robert H. J. Chem. Educ.2000 77 41.
Keywords
Demonstrations; Descriptive Chemistry; Introductory / High School Chemistry; Inorganic Chemistry; Surface Science
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