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Home » Science Experiments for Kids » Summer Density

Summer Density

Modified: Aug 14, 2023 · Published: Aug 1, 2013 by Emma Vanstone · This post may contain affiliate links · 11 Comments

One way to illustrate density is to pour liquids with different densities on top of each other. The liquids that are the most dense sink to the bottom.

density

I tried to make a summer ice cream version, but the sprinkles dissolved in the water, making it a bit murky looking.

Density

Why does this work?

Each of the liquids has a different mass of molecules or different numbers of parts squashed into the same volume of liquid. This means they have different densities, and therefore one can sit on top of the other – the more dense a liquid is, the heavier it is.

Don’t forget to check out my other super simple density demonstrations.

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If you liked this science activity, don’t forget to check out my other summer science experiments.

Week 1

Day 1 –  Baking soda ice cubes

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Day 4 – Mini beast hunt

Day 5  – Pretty flowers

Week 2

Day 1 – Splatter patterns

Day 2 – Monster tea party

Day 3 – Dirty potatoes – learn about microorganisms.

Last Updated on August 14, 2023 by Emma Vanstone

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  1. Natalie

    August 01, 2013 at 11:49 pm

    Ice cream density! That’s an awesome idea 🙂 Pinning it

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  2. Emily

    August 02, 2013 at 3:28 pm

    Such a perfect demonstration! x

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  3. Kay

    September 03, 2017 at 9:58 pm

    But what do I do with the density experiment after? Can I throw it down the sink?

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