Chemistry doesn’t always make a mess, it cleans them too! Some things mix and some things don’t. Soap is a surfactant that helps things mix and it is the superhero that helps us clean. Ironically, there are literally over 1,000 types of soap, each that has its own features from thickness to order and grease fighting ability. In this camp, we explored the results and outcomes of hands-on science, by mixing and creating our own unique soaps, designed to meet the needs of rugged kids everywhere! Soap is a chemistry innovation for everyone!
In inspiring kids to think about how chemistry is used in our daily activities, our students investigated:
the key purpose of soap, and how surfactants like soap allow otherwise immiscible liquids like oils and water to mix
why one soap solution (laundry detergent) does not work as a hand soap, because they have very different properties
why both hand sanitizer and soap kill germs, but only one of them actually has the power to clean and separate things from the surfaces of our skin
how the selection of different ingredients can drastically modify the features of any liquid or bar soap
We love hands-on science, design, and innovation at Kids Science Labs and encourage every member of our community to take advantage of your member benefits, including discounts on future parties and camps, exclusive content, and becoming part of KSL Academy. Email us at support@kidssciencelabs.com or call at 773-798-2012 for more info!