Science Snacks: Chemistry | Exploratorium

Agar Cell Diffusion

Agar Cell Diffusion

Science activity that demonstrates the chemistry of batteries

Aluminum-Air Battery

Construct a simple battery that can power a light.

Science activity that explores how yogurt is made

Bacteria Culture Club

Make yogurt from yogurt.

Science Activity to investigate microorganisms

Make a home for a colorful community of microorganisms.

Science activity demonstrating light polarization and stress patterns

Polarized light reveals stress patterns in clear plastic.

Science activity to make water boil at room temperature

Boyle-ing Water

Watch water boil at room temperature.

Science activity demonstrating buoyancy and semipermeability in soap bubbles

Bubble Suspension

Soap bubbles float on a cushion of carbon dioxide gas.

Science activity demonstrating the physics of bubbles

Create giant bubbles!

Science activity that explores the properties of soap films and relates them to the properties of plasma membranes

Cellular Soap Opera

Use soap film to model a cell membrane.

Science activity that demonstrates electrostatic charge

Charge and Carry

Store up an electric charge, then make sparks.

Science activity that demonstrates temperature perception

"Cold" metal and "warm" wood may be the same temperature.

Science activity that demonstrates fluid pressure and buoyancy

Condiment Diver

As René Descartes (almost) said, "I sink, therefore I am."