Super Slurper

In the polymer Olympics, this substance would win a gold medal! It can soak up and hold up to 3000 times its weight in water! In this activity, students test the polymer to see if salt interferes with the polymer’s efficiency.

Grades covered: 4 through 12
Curriculum Topics: Matter, Molecules, Chemistry,Polymers

Standards

Idea Sheets are cross-referenced to subjects listed in the Common Core, Next Generation Science Standards, and California Content Standards.

Categories include:
  • Physical Science
  • Grades 3-5
  • Grades 6-8
  • Science
Tags: Matter, Chemical Reactions
Subjects covered: ["Physical Science"]