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Lava lamp science project board.
Lava lamp works based on two important scientific principles density and polarity.
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A clean plastic bottle try to use one with smooth sides water vegetable oil or you could use mineral or baby oil instead fizzing tablets such as alka seltzer food coloring watch scientist joe as he makes the lava lamp experiment here.
This activity is not appropriate for use as a science fair project.
Easy diy lava lamp.
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Materials for lava lamp experiment.
Get ready to add this simple homemade lava lamp experiment to your science lesson plans this season.
Cutting board timer or clock that shows seconds water food.
Pour the vegetable oil in the bottle until is almost full.
How to make a lava lamp with wax.
It is a little more complex to make a wax lava lamp.
This can explain why oil and water don t mix.
If you want to explore liquid density and chemical reactions this is the science activity to try.
Fill the bottle up about 1 4th 1 quarter with water.
In a real one however the densities of the liquids are much closer together than vegetable oil and water.
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Remove the label from an empty bottle of whiskey with the help of hot soapy water.
Understand the working principle of a lava lamp clearly by performing the lava lamp experiment given here.
Find out how to make a homemade lava lamp and learn some science too.
Arrange for a cord with a switch stand and a light.
The denser liquid sinks to the bottom but the lava lamp light heats it up until it expands and becomes less dense causing it to rise upward.
Good science fair projects have a stronger focus on controlling variables taking accurate measurements and analyzing data.
Real lava lamps use a polar and non polar liquid just like our homemade one did.
Rinse the inside of the bottle thoroughly to remove all traces of alcohol.
Building the lamp base.
Follow the steps below.