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Mix Up an Erupting Bubbling Lava Lamp

Mix two immiscible liquids in this bubbly chemistry activity and explore why colorful blobs rise, fall, and refuse to mix.

The science:

  • Immiscible liquids
  • Intermolecular polarity
  • Density
  • Carbon dioxide

What's included: Bottle, Lid, Vegetable oil, Seltzer tablets, Color tablet, Mini mixing cup, Pipette

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A clear bottle lava lamp glowing red, with bubbling blobs rising through the oil

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