Separating mixtures | Primary science video demonstrations

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Fun demonstrations of different mixtures, including racing liquids and rainbow colours.

A series of videos demonstrating various simple, fun practicals and demonstrations that you can use to teach separating mixtures.

Each video shows how to carry out the demonstration and explains the science behind it. You don’t need any specialist equipment – all of the demonstrations use things you can buy in a supermarket. 

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