Bubbles

What Are Bubbles?

Bubbles are tiny balls of air wrapped in a thin film of liquid. They look shiny and can float in the air. When you see a bubble, you are looking at a little pocket of air that is trapped inside a watery skin.

How Are They Made?

When you dip a wand into soapy water and pull it out, the water stretches into a round shape. The air inside pushes out, and the soap film holds the shape. You can also blow air through a straw into a cup of water to see bubbles form.

Fun Bubble Facts

• Bubbles are round because a sphere uses the least amount of film to hold the air.
• Light bends inside a bubble, making it sparkle with many colors.
• A single bubble can last a few seconds to a minute before it pops.

Play safely and enjoy watching bubbles dance in the breeze!