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Compare Water Absorption
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Today I am practising: comparing absorbency using equal water amounts
1
With an adult, choose equal-size pieces of paper towel, foil, and cloth. Predict what happens to a drop of water on each.
2
Place one equal-size drop on each piece using the same dropper.
3
Observe after a short equal wait. Describe whether the drop spreads, remains, or soaks in.
4
Which material appears to absorb water? Name the observation that supports your answer.
5
Repeat with fresh dry pieces. Record any change in the pattern.
6
Explain why using different water amounts would make the comparison harder.
- Work over a tray and keep water away from electrical equipment.
- Use the same waiting time and dropper for each material.
- Describe results for the particular samples rather than every cloth or paper.