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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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June Douglas

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