May 27, 2026
Slime
By Manmeet Kaur Dhaliwal
Junior Category (Grades 7-8)
Experiment | Chemistry
Slime is a unique play material composed of a cross-linked polymer.
It is classified as a liquid and is typically made by combining polyvinyl alcohol solutions with borate ions in a large mixing container.
It often has an unpleasant odour, green colour, and is cold and slimy to the touch.