Hi dear reader and welcome to episode 8 of Mouniirah's Experiments. It has been a while since I haven't tried something new. This time, I am delighted to show you the project I did with a little friend of mine: Gloria. The experiment is called: The leak-proof bag.
Note: As usual, it will be something really easy to do. And you might be asking yourself why I spend my time on these "childish" experiments. I know... I know... I am aware that my experiments are not quite like the experiments chemists do in the lab. But the difference also lies in the purpose of what am doing. My goal is not to discover a new material or a new reaction. My goal is to try simple experiments. With simple materials and, most of all, enjoy time with the ones I love. And believe it or not, even after more than 20 years on this Earth, it is still delightful to see how Coke and Mentos react, how you can burn ice, or you can put an egg in a bottle. As Barbara Ann Kipfer said:
“I hope you find, as I did, that happiness comes from noticing and enjoying the little things in life.”
So for this experiment, you will need:
Water,
A plastic bag,
Sharp pencils.
Instructions:
Fill and seal your bag with water.
Gently stab each pencil through the bag until it pierces both sides.
And Ta-Da! No water leaks out!
How does it work?
Plastic bags are made of a polymer called low-density polyethylene. Polymers are long chains of molecules. The tip of the pencil squeezes between the chains without breaking them, but the chains’ flexible property helps to form a temporary seal against the edge of the pencil. This enables a pencil to pierce the bag without losing even one drop of water!
See:
With the help of Gloria <3
Credit song: You are God (Instrumental) - Nathaniel Bassey ft Chigozie Achugo.
I would like to take this opportunity to say a big -Thank you- to Mrs. Pooda and her daughter Gloria for all the support and love they have brought me this year. I am really grateful for your presence by my side. And you, fellow readers, thank you for watching. I hope you enjoyed it. See you in the next experiment. May God bless you. Take care.
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