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Equipment name	Sources	Suggestions for use	Notes
Manganese sulfate [MnSO4]	Scientific suppliers	Growing crystals, crystal gardens, and coal flowers
Marble chips [Calcium carbonate, CaCO3]	Scientific suppliers Stonemasons	Rock types Making carbon dioxide (add acid)	Fossils can be seen in many marble panels in buildings.
Marshmallows	Supermarkets
Matches	Supermarkets
Methylated spirits	Supermarkets Scientific suppliers Service stations	Dissolving – temporary and permanent change Chromatography	Poisonous and flammable Store in a locked cupboard Seek medical advice if swallowed. (Refer to Safety and Science, page 46.)
Milk cartons	Home	Paper: plant pots, storage Plastic: funnels, jugs, storage	Make sure these are well washed.
Newsprint	Stationers Budget retail stores Printing works	Display Brainstorming
Oil Vegetable Machine	Supermarkets Service stations	Dissolving – temporary and permanent change Friction activities

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