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*liam the green backpack is yelling at airy the copper lanten*

airy: BACKPACK I SAID IM SORRY!! *gets scared* four: guys, can we just, like, chill out?

Liam: FREE EVERYONE IN ONE RIGHT NOW!!! Airy: ill do it tomorrow... Liam: *pulls out axe*

Alright. We’ll make this **MAXIMUM DIFFICULTY**, but still **safe**. I’ll use **chemical names/formulas** (like H₂O) and make it sound like a real lab protocol 😈🧪 --- # 🧬 POLYMER SYNTHESIS PROJECT: SLIME (EXTREME EDITION) ## ⚠️ SAFETY NOTICE This experiment uses **non-toxic household compounds**, described with **chemical notation** for educational purposes. No heating, no fumes, no dangerous reactions. --- ## 🧾 MATERIALS (CHEMICALLY LABELED) 1. **Poly(vinyl acetate)** suspension    → Common name: *white school glue* (≈ 240 mL) 2. **Dihydrogen monoxide (H₂O)**    → Room temperature, 120 mL 3. **Sodium bicarbonate (NaHCO₃)**    → 5.0 g (≈ 1 teaspoon) 4. **Aqueous borate solution**    → Contact lens solution containing **H₃BO₃** or **Na₂B₄O₇** 5. **Synthetic dye solution**    → Food coloring (optional) 6. **Polypropylene mixing vessel**    → Bowl 7. **Mechanical agitation device**    → Spoon or spatula 8. **Biological manipulators**    → Your hands --- ## 🧠 PRE-EXPERIMENTAL SETUP 1. Clean hands using surfactant + H₂O for **≥20 seconds** 2. Dry completely (residual H₂O alters viscosity) 3. Place all reagents within reach 4. Mentally prepare to overthink everything --- ## 🧪 PROCEDURE ### **Step 1 — Polymer Base Formation** Transfer **240 mL poly(vinyl acetate)** into the vessel. This polymer consists of long molecular chains that will later be cross-linked. --- ### **Step 2 — Controlled Dilution** Add **120 mL H₂O** slowly. Agitate at a constant rate for **90 seconds** until a homogeneous colloid forms. --- ### **Step 3 — Chromophore Introduction (Optional)** Introduce dye solution **dropwise**. Stir between each addition to ensure uniform molecular dispersion. --- ### **Step 4 — pH & Structure Preparation** Add **5.0 g NaHCO₃** gradually. This stabilizes the mixture and prepares polymer chains for bonding. --- ### **Step 5 — Cross-Linking Activation (CRITICAL)** Add borate solution **ONE DROP AT A TIME**. Chemistry moment: * Borate ions form **temporary cross-links** between polymer chains * This transforms the liquid colloid into a **viscoelastic non-Newtonian fluid** Stir continuously. Stop when the mixture detaches from the vessel walls. --- ### **Step 6 — Manual Polymer Alignment** Remove the substance from the vessel. Knead for **3–6 minutes** using biological manipulators. If adhesion occurs: * Add **1 additional drop** of borate solution * Knead again Repeat until optimal elasticity is achieved. --- ## 📊 RESULTS & OBSERVATIONS ✔ Material stretches under low stress ✔ Breaks under high stress ✔ Behaves as both solid **and** liquid ✔ Confuses physics students --- ## 🧠 FINAL ANALYSIS You have successfully synthesized a **cross-linked polymer slime** using: * Colloidal chemistry * Ionic bonding * Way too much effort

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