Everything Kids' Magical Science Experiments book (2007)
“And yet, less than one-tenth of one percent of all that water is drinkable. In fact, if you were to fill a gallon jug of water, and thought of that gallon as being all the world's water, less than one teaspoon of that water would be drinkable. Water is a precious commodity in our world, and it also provides a great starting place for seeing some amazing science take place.In this chapter, you will get to explore the mysterious nature of water, and see some of its magical characteristics. You'll... float paper clips, conjure up a magical water genie, make water disappear, and watch water change color.Try This: The Amazing Leaking BottleThere's nothing worse than opening up a bottle of water, starting to drink, and finding a hole in the side that has caused the water to spill out onto your face and shirt. Luckily, most water bottles, though made of plastic, don't have holes in them, so you can enjoy the water inside without worry about a leak. However, in this experiment you'll see how you can actually poke holes in a plastic container without the water spilling out.Question: When does a hole not leak?MaterialsPlastic bag, preferably the kind found in produce sections at the grocery storeSharpened pencilRubber band or twist-tieWaterShallow baking panProcedureTo begin, fill the plastic bag with water until it is at least half full.MoreLess
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