Tide Pod Dissolves in Cold Water: A Simple Science Experiment Captures Attention Online

A recent short video posted online has captured attention for its simple yet intriguing experiment: observing the dissolution of a Tide Pod laundry detergent packet in cold water. Filmed in the US, the experiment, conducted by user 'clean freakz', shows a Tide Pod placed in a beaker of water on a magnetic stirrer. The video is sped up 7x, allowing viewers to watch the pod dissolve over a shorter period. The water temperature is recorded at approximately 72°F (22°C), a temperature considered 'cold' by laundry standards. The creator, 'clean freakz', clarifies that the experiment aims to measure the dissolution time in cold water, not to replicate a washing machine. The experiment's simplicity and visual nature are its strengths, making it easy to understand and follow. The experiment is a testament to the everyday science that surrounds us and how simple experiments can be both educational and visually engaging.

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