Disappearing Water Trick - Science or Magic?

Craig Beals explains the science behind a magic trick he uses in his classroom to introduce polymers. Water is added to Sodium polyacrylate in this experiment and the polymer soaks it up. Craig also answers the question: how do diapers work? He explains how sodium polyacrylate is used in diapers to soak up the baby's waste and he shows this polymer on a microscopic level using Ramen noodles as an example. To learn more and to find sodium polyacrylate at great prices visit my website: https://www.bealsscience.com/single-post/2016/07/19/Disappearing-Water-Trick-Science-or-Magic