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Learners observe a sealed test tube containing a small amount of solid stearic acid.

In this chemistry activity, learners fill two test tubes with a solution of "artificial stomach fluid," consisting of hydrochloric acid in the same concentration as in human stomachs, some soap to cre

Learners use a mortar and pestle to extract clove oil from cloves using denatured alcohol. They put this oil on paper, which they can take home.

Learners add two dyes to mineral oil and water, and then compare their miscibility (how well they mix) in each.

Learners observe a bottle containing water and oil. They are invited to pick up the bottle and mix the contents together.

Learners combine hydrogen peroxide with three different forms of potato: raw chunks, ground chunks, and boiled chunks.

Visitors observe a tray holding a crystal-covered brick. The crystals were created by evaporation of a solution containing liquid bluing, ammonia, and salt.

In this chemistry activity, learners prepare two petri dishes, one filled with water and one filled with milk.

Learners measure a bottle full of air, and then use a vacuum pump to remove the air. When they re-weigh the bottle, learners find the mass is about 0.8g less.

"What's in the Water" lets participants use tools to solve the mystery- what chemicals and compounds are in a sample of water?