Liquid marbles are non-stick droplets (normally aqueous) wrapped by micro- or nano-metrically scaled hydrophobic, colloidal particles (Teflon, polyethylene, lycopodium powder, carbon black, etc.); representing a platform for a diversity of chemical and biological applications.

The ability of particles to adhere to a fluid–fluid interface can stabilize the formation of an emulsion. When the encapsulated fluid is a liquid and the fluid in which it is immersed is air, the object formed is called a “Liquid Marble”.

Solids have a definite shape, regardless of the container in which they are placed. A marble is still a marble, whether it is rolling around in a bowl or a flowerpot. Liquids take up the shapes of their containers; a liter of water could get round like a fishbowl or square like a brownie pan.

Answer: The marble will drop the fastest in the water and slowest in the glycerol. The reason is due to the different viscosities of the fluids.

The countertops in your home should resonate with your own personal style. Three of the top most used countertop materials include solid surfaces, quartz and marble. Marble is a natural stone, while the other two are man-made. All come with their pros and cons.

Corian in Rain Cloud is Another Granite-Esque Option Do you love the soft, graceful look of marble but know better than to install a soft stone countertop in the kitchen? Take a peek into this Kitchen Magic remodel, where homeowners fell in love with the subtle patterns and striations in Corian’s Rain Cloud slab.

All the Pros and Cons of Marble Countertops

• Pro: Marble countertops are amazingly gorgeous.
• Con: Marble can be incredibly expensive.
• Pro: They’re made of materials naturally occurring all around the world.
• Con: Marble is incredibly heavy.
• Pro: If well-maintained, marble can increase property value.