Uploaded July 2021 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
What is magic sand? Nano sand is sadly not cursed or magical, but rather normal sand that has been coated with a special Hydrophobic coating! We get to examine and test the uses and properties of this cool toy and explain again the differences in polar and nonpolar molecules, and hydrophobic vs hydrophilic substances! (the secret is trimethylsilanol) As an added bonus we mix magic sand with oil and soap and show you the affect!
*NOTE* there are a few weird audio glitches in this one. That's on me, just remember water is a polar molecule and oil and trimethylsilanol is Non-polar.
00:00 intro
00:55 Testing magic sand properties vs normal sand
02:02 Overview of polar vs non polar molecules.
03:56 What is the difference?
04:00 What are the uses?
05:27 Cleaning up an oil spill demonstration. (It works!)
07:08 Does soap destroy Magic sand?
09:00 Mixing magic sand with oil
Destructive Creativity and Jonathan Allers are dedicated to providing safe and fun science facts and experiments for all ages. Please practice science safely and responsibly. Always use proper supervision. Now go out and learn something!
What is magic sand? Nano sand is sadly not cursed or magical, but rather normal sand that has been coated with a special Hydrophobic coating! We get to examine and test the uses and properties of this cool toy and explain again the differences in polar and nonpolar molecules, and hydrophobic vs hydrophilic substances! (the secret is trimethylsilanol) As an added bonus we mix magic sand with oil and soap and show you the affect!
*NOTE* there are a few weird audio glitches in this one. That's on me, just remember water is a polar molecule and oil and trimethylsilanol is Non-polar.
00:00 intro
00:55 Testing magic sand properties vs normal sand
02:02 Overview of polar vs non polar molecules.
03:56 What is the difference?
04:00 What are the uses?
05:27 Cleaning up an oil spill demonstration. (It works!)
07:08 Does soap destroy Magic sand?
09:00 Mixing magic sand with oil
Destructive Creativity and Jonathan Allers are dedicated to providing safe and fun science facts and experiments for all ages. Please practice science safely and responsibly. Always use proper supervision. Now go out and learn something!
