me and my boyfriend are having a heated debate about it.
i think its actual lava in 'cooler' form.
he thinks its snot.
2007-01-03 12:58:22 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Other - Science
Here's a link to making your own lava lamp and an examination of two lava lamp patents which reveal some info about whats inside.
Its not snot... or lava...
2007-01-03 13:30:59 · answer #1 · answered by MarkG 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As Rob said, its a form of Wax. It normally sits on the bottom in a solid form.
The bottom of the lava lamp is actually a heating element, and as it heats and melts the wax it sets up convection currents that carry the wax upwards and back down.
Add a lamp for cool lighting effects and your done.
Cold lava, incidentally, is very common. Its called Rock.
2007-01-03 13:02:54 · answer #2 · answered by sago 2 · 4⤊ 1⤋
that could be a style of wax. It should be extremely extra dense than the liquid, then because it heats It melts, rises, then cools and strikes downwards. The exciting element to me is that it may get too warm OR too chilly.. To warm the wax gathers on the right, too chilly, is like once you turn it off, of direction. extra exciting is that somebody by twist of destiny killed themselves with a lava lamp.. (see link)
2016-12-15 15:10:08 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wax, lava in a cooler form is rock!
2007-01-06 17:38:34 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
its heated wax.it floats/rises to the surface just like oil does in water .great to watch.pity its not snot,though i think health and safety would have a thing or two to say if it was lol
2007-01-05 07:57:35 · answer #5 · answered by admitannce2america 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Lava is melted rock so "lava in 'cooler' form" is actually hard rock...
I don't think you have a stone in your lamp!
2007-01-03 13:05:04 · answer #6 · answered by s0190331 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Low temperature melting point parafin wax in a water/dye solution.
2007-01-03 13:01:16 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Its Oil
2007-01-03 13:06:03 · answer #8 · answered by Spook 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
alien embryo's
If left at a constant 33 c they hatch!
2007-01-03 13:02:13 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
it is guava in a molten state,only stabilised by goose breath,dont worry your head, is your boyfriend up for it?
2007-01-03 13:12:52 · answer #10 · answered by vince h 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋