Is Slime a Liquid?

Slime is between a solid and a liquid. It's a non-Newtonian fluid. You can make it right at home. Dissolve a teaspoon of borax in a cup of water.

Why is slime not a liquid?

Slime is a non-Newtonian liquid, which means that the viscosity, or resistance, of the liquid changes as you apply a stronger force. If you rest your hand on the surface of slime it will sink in, but it you smack it, the surface is solid. Water is a Newtonian liquid and has an unchanging viscosity.

Is slime a solid or a liquid *?

Slime is neither a solid nor a liquid! Slime is a non-Newtonian fluid, meaning it does not follow Newton's law of viscosity. Newtonian fluids, like water, can only change from a liquid to a solid by affecting its temperature. Viscosity is how fast or slow fluid flows.