Questions about the glue and borax experiment:

1. Where does the mold come from?
2. What type of reaction happens between the glue and borax?
3. Which subtance is the main reason for the mixture (only 1)?
4. What are 2 benefits of having slime in places like the everglades or ponds?
5. Could the slime be separated back into glue and borax? Why is this?

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Questions about the glue and borax experiment:

1. Where does the mold come from?
2. What type of reaction happens between the glue and borax?
3. Which subtance is the main reason for the mixture (only 1)?
4. What are 2 benefits of having slime in places like the everglades or ponds?
5. Could the slime be separated back into glue and borax? Why is this?

anonymous · Answer

I am guessing that #3 is the borax, #2 is chemical reaction, and #5 is no because it is a chemical reaction. I cannot seem to figure out #1 or #4.

jfraser · Answer

if you have mold in your borax and glue, you've got some nasty borax and glue