Match Boats

Publicerat i Chemistry, Experiments at Home, Experiments/practicals for science lessons

You will need

  • 1 Bowl
  • Washing-up liquid
  • 1 Match
  • Water
  • 1 Knife

What to do

  1. Fill the bowl with water.
  2. Split the match slightly at its lower end using the knife.
  3. Smear the split end with some washing-up liquid.
  4. Place the match in the water and watch what happens.
  5. The soap will dissolve slowly in the water which causes a backwards movement of the water molecules. This lets the boat move forward.
  6. If you want to repeat the experiment, change the water in the bowl and use a new match.

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