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Host–guest chemistry

physical science Maturity 9-11

Some tiny things act like hosts. A host is like a little house. A guest is a smaller thing that goes inside. The host holds the guest tight. This helps things work in our bodies. It is like a tiny hug! Can you find a tiny house?

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