Discover the amazing properties of water's surface tension as you make metal paper clips float on water. You'll learn about the forces that hold water molecules together and how insects like water ...

The paper clip is on the water but is not floating like a boat which is less dense than water. The paper clip is more dense than water but can rest on the surface of the water because of the water's ...

If placed gently enough, some things that would normally sink can stay up on top! Try the activity and see how strong the surface of water can be! Try placing a paper clip on the water as shown. Does ...