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Susan A. S. Hershberger , Matt Nance , Arlyne M. Sarquis and Lynn M. Hogue

Center for Chemistry Education, Miami University Middletown, Middletown, OH 45042

J. Chem. Educ., 2007, 84 (4), p 608A

DOI: 10.1021/ed084p608A

Publication Date (Web): April 1, 2007

Abstract

In this classroom activity, students explore the chemistry of polar and nonpolar substances and surfactants while marbling paper with consumer products. Shaving cream, a soap lather, is used as a base for supporting food color marbling patterns. Once the shaving cream is tinted, the excitement and marbling action continue as a drop of water on tinted shaving cream makes a clean white surface. As beautiful colored patterns are created, students refine their understanding of the hydrophilic and hydrophobic nature of the different marbling materials. Students compare diffusion of a dye in different materials, observe the wetting action of soap solutions and surfactants, and investigate a colloid.

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Keywords (Audience):

Elementary / Middle School Science

Keywords (Domain):

Interdisciplinary / Multidisciplinary

Keywords (Feature):

JCE Classroom Activity

Keywords (Pedagogy):

Hands-On Learning / Manipulatives

Keywords (Subject):

Applications of Chemistry

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