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Overview

Create plump, squishy polymer gel beads with Molecule Beads by Thames & Kosmos. Explore the science of plastics by dripping sodium alginate into a calcium ion solution and watch gelatinous orbs form. Discover how polymer chains make these fun, tactile beads possible�perfect for hands-on learning and science fun.

Molecule Beads

Model: 551102
Web Code: 19330499
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Make plump and squishy polymer gel beads to demonstrate the molecular structure of plastics. Form the gelatinous globules by dripping sodium alginate into a solution containing calcium ions. Learn how massive chains of polymers make these fun squishy orbs possible.

Product Condition
Brand New
Recommended Ages
2 Years And Up
Development Type
Creativity

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Product Category
Toys, games, and collectibles
Return/Exchange Period
30 days
Condition
Opened

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