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What is quick sand and how is it similar to cornstarch and water?
Quicksand is a bed of loose sand mixed with water forming a soft shifting mass that yeilds to pressure and tends to engulf any object resting on its surface. It is similar to cornstarch and water because you can sink in it but it is thick and it is a solid.
Is cornstarch a mixture or compound?
cornstarch is a compound element.
Why is cornstarch and water an emulsion?
An emulsion is a mixture of two immiscible liquids. Cornstarch is a solid and this mixture is a suspension.
What happens when you mix cornstarch and isopropyl?
When you mix cornstarch and isopropyl alcohol, you create a thick, viscous mixture that can behave like a non-Newtonian fluid. This means that its viscosity changes under stress; it can become more solid when force is applied and more liquid when at rest. This property makes the mixture useful for various applications, including art projects and demonstrations of fluid dynamics. However, the isopropyl alcohol will evaporate over time, altering the consistency of the mixture.
What is a special mixture that is solid?
cornstarch and water
Can you separate the cornstarch from water without using filter paper?
Yes, you can separate cornstarch from water by letting the mixture sit until the cornstarch settles to the bottom, then carefully pouring off the water. You could also use centrifugation to separate the cornstarch by spinning the mixture at high speed to force the cornstarch to the bottom of the container.
Why does cornstarch and water act as a solid when force is applied?
Cornstarch and water create a non-Newtonian fluid known as a shear-thickening fluid. When force is applied, the particles of cornstarch are forced closer together, increasing the resistance to flow and causing the mixture to behave like a solid. This unique property allows it to absorb energy and resist deformation under sudden stress, while remaining fluid under gentle conditions. Thus, it exhibits solid-like behavior under rapid or forceful application.
How can I make bouncy balls using borax and cornstarch?
To make bouncy balls using borax and cornstarch, mix equal parts of warm water and cornstarch in a bowl. In a separate container, mix warm water with borax until dissolved. Slowly pour the borax mixture into the cornstarch mixture while stirring. Shape the mixture into balls and let them dry for a day.
How is the mixture of cornstarch and water differ from Earth's mantle?
the earths mantle is very hot were cornstarch is not hot at all
How is the mixture of cornstarch and water different from the Earths Mantle?
the earths mantle is very hot were cornstarch is not hot at all
How is the mixture of cornstarch and water different from the Earth's mantle?
the earths mantle is very hot were cornstarch is not hot at all
How is the mixture of cornstarch and water differ from the earths mantle?
the earths mantle is very hot were cornstarch is not hot at all
