Summary
Phil mixes substances to trigger color changes, fizzing, and big reactions, exploring what happens when materials combine to make something new. A safe, supervised look at chemical change. ~22 min, free on the official Science Max YouTube channel.
Viewer safety
All ages
Big, safe reactions performed by a scientist — a good moment to remind kids to do chemistry only with an adult.
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Discussion questions
Discussion
Fizz, color, and foam — Phil mixes things together to see what new stuff he can make.
- What does it mean when a mix makes a "new" substance?
- What signs told you a reaction was happening?
- Which changes could be undone, and which could not?
- Why is it important to only do chemistry with an adult's help?
Quick work-a-long
Vocabulary: chemical, reaction, mix, substance, change.
Try it: Mix a spoon of baking soda with a splash of vinegar in a cup. Write down two things you observe.