Consumer Chemistry: Properties of Shampoo
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Different shampoos are manufactured from a variety of ingredients to perform a variety of tasks. In this investigation, students will not only learn about the role of several shampoo ingredients, but also test several properties of different shampoos which are included in the kit. Students will determine the relative viscosity, pH, flash-foam formation and retention, oil emulsification, and contaminant-dispersion abilities of different shampoos. Materials include: 30 ml each of Shampoo #1, Shampoo #2, Shampoo #3, 10% black ink, and vegetable oil; 50 universal indicator strips; 45 graduated plastic pipettes; 25 copper balls; 45 disposable medicine cups; 45 polystyrene test tubes; and three plastic centrifuge tubes. Contains enough materials for 15 groups. Grades 6-12.
