Free · Compare two moving liquids

Oil and Water Layer Lab for Kids

Paint oil and water inside a clear tank and watch the two liquids rearrange into layers.

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Creative cell experiments

Oil and water layer lab

Add oil and water to the clear tank and watch the two liquids rearrange themselves.

Active cells 0 Steps 0 Brush Water Opening experiment
The tank is empty. Paint both liquids, then start motion and compare their layers.Draw on the experiment. Arrow keys move the keyboard cursor; Enter paints.

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Three simple steps

How to use it

  1. Choose a material and draw on the large experiment area.
  2. Pick a motion speed, then start, pause, or undo while the cells change.
  3. Reset to restore the starter scene. Nothing is uploaded or saved.

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