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The fluids used in lava lamps vary from lamp to lamp, with many manufacturers closely guarding the secret of the materials they use. But certain types of fluids are always used -- one is generally water-based, and the other is generally oil-based. The water-based fluid might simply be water mixed with a water-soluble solvent, such as isopropyl alcohol. The oil-based fluid has to be water-soluble, heavier than the other liquid, more viscous than the other liquid, non-flammable, non-poisonous, non-chlorinated, not emulsifiable in water, and must have a greater coefficient of expansion in water so it rises when heated.
An examples of fluids used is water and isopropyl alcohol, mixed with mineral oil... however, the second fluid might (instead of mineral oil) be benzyl alcohol, cinnamyl alcohol, diethyl phthalate, or ethyl salicylate. Various colorants are also common. The first (water-based) liquid might also include sodium chloride, turpentine, and antifreeze ingredients.
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∙ 6y agoLava lamp is not based on a chemical reaction.
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What is the scientific explanation of how a lava lamp works?
lava lamp works best in a volcano
What is the size of the smallest lava lamp?
The size of the smallest lava lamp is 11.5 inch
What are the chemicals in a lava lamp?
The chemicals in a lava lamp are: water (H2O) and wax (hydrocarbon).
Does the temperature of the water affect the reaction of a lava lamp?
Yes. The temperature of the liquid and the wax both affect the action of a lava lamp.
Can your lava lamp explode?
Yes, it can explode. It can explode when you leave it on for longer than the instructions say.
What is an example of a liquid moving through a liquid?
lemon juice and water The two liquids in a lava lamp.
What is inside a lava lamp?
Inside a lava lamp there is wax.
A certain type of lamp contains colored liquids these liquids form globs that break off and rise to the top of the liquid the glob rises due to what?
It is called a "lava lamp" and the effect is caused by the heat of the bulb in the lamp causing one of the liquids to warm up and become less dense than the other (it is denser in the cold state). The less dense glob then rises up and breaks off and travels to the top of the lamp where it cools then sinks once again to the bottom of the lamp.
Is a lava lamp a compound or a mixture?
A Lava lamp is amixture of compounds.
What can you do to make a graph for an lava lamp?
how to make a graph for a lava lamp
What size bulb does a lava lamp use?
It depends on the size of the lava lamp
What are the variables for homemade lava lamp?
what is the controlled variable in a homemade lava lamp
What happens when the lava lamp is turned off?
If you have a lava lamp turned off for at least 2 days or less then it won't be as hot. hope this works. - Lola Parks
What is the scientific explanation of how a lava lamp works?
lava lamp works best in a volcano
What is the size of the smallest lava lamp?
The size of the smallest lava lamp is 11.5 inch
What are the chemicals in a lava lamp?
The chemicals in a lava lamp are: water (H2O) and wax (hydrocarbon).
What is the independent variable of a homemade lava lamp?
Whats the independent variable of the lava lamp
