Slimy science – gooey molecules

It’s slippery slime time with fascinating fast facts about liquids and viscosity, a deep dive into slimy molecules, a question about animal slime, an exploration of plant slime and slime moulds, and a slimy substance for you to make yourself at home.

 

Presented by Jenny Lynch and Matilda Sercombe. Written and produced by Jenny Lynch. Music by Purple Planet Music. Sound effects by Pixabay.

 

https://www.creativescience.com.au

 

Episode content:

00:00 Introduction and fast facts

02:30 Chemistry of slime recipes

04:41 Slimy animals

06:52 Plant slime and slime moulds

09:22 Try this – cornflour slime

You will need cornflour (made from corn, not wheat), a bowl, a large spoon, and a small jug of water. Food colouring optional.