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Mysterious Water Experiments

• Experiment 1
  1. Fill a glass or cup with water and take a close look at it.
     Describe the smell ___________________________________
     Describe the taste ___________________________________
     Describe the color ___________________________________
     
     
• Experiment 2
  1. Place a drop of water on wax paper and push the drop around with a toothpick. Describe the action.
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  2. Pull the toothpick through the water drop. Describe the action.
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     Does the water drop appear to stretch? Why or why not?
  3. Dip the toothpick into liquid detergent and touch it to the drop. Describe the reaction.
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     What does the detergent do to the surface tension film?
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• Experiment 3
  1. Place a sewing needle on a small piece of tissue paper. Fill a shallow tray or bowl with water. Place the tissue and needle on the water’s surface. With a pencil, carefully push the tissue under the water, being sure not to touch the needle. Describe the results.
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     The needle does not float but actually lies on top of the water. What causes this?
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  2. Dip a toothpick into liquid detergent and dip it into the water near the needle. Describe and explain the reaction.
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