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Oobleck (a mixture of corn starch and water, not the fictional substance from the Dr. Seuss book) is a something called a 'Non-Newtonian' fluid. This means that when pressure is applied, its viscosity changes. It is characterized as a Colloid because, unlike a suspension, the contents do not settle, and the particles are too big for it to be a solution. Although it displays some characteristics of a solid, it is only for a few moments when pressure is applied, it is still a mixture and is still considered to be a type of liquid.
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∙ 12y agoOobleck (a mixture of corn starch and water, not the fictional substance from the Dr. Seuss book) is a something called a 'Non-Newtonian' fluid. This means that when pressure is applied, its viscosity changes. It is characterized as a Colloid because, unlike a suspension, the contents do not settle, and the particles are too big for it to be a solution. Although it displays some characteristics of a solid, it is only for a few moments when pressure is applied, it is still a mixture and is still considered to be a type of liquid.
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it may seam like a solid and a liquid, and it is! its called oobleck. No... oobleck isn't a made up word!! when u mix cornstarch and water, it makes oobleck. If u tilt your hand the oobleck will run down your hand like a liquid, but when u touch it... it is a solid. weird right?
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Oobleck is a sticky substance that is a solid when pressurized but a liquid when not pressured in room temperature. It is a great thing to help teach kids chemistry. Oobleck is made of 1 cup of cornstarch for every 1/2 cup of water.
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