Description
A hands-on activity to create beautiful crystals while learning about solubility and crystallization.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup water
- Granulated sugar (or salt for a different type of crystal)
- Heat source (stove or microwave)
- Clear glass jar or container
- String or wooden stick (to hang the crystals)
- Optional: Food coloring (for tinted crystals)
- Pencil (to hold the string)
Instructions
- Heat water in a saucepan until it simmers gently.
- Gradually add sugar (or salt) to the water, one tablespoon at a time, stirring until saturated.
- Cool the solution slightly and pour it into a clear glass jar.
- Tie one end of the string to a pencil and balance it on the top of the jar.
- Let the jar sit in a quiet area for several days to a week to allow crystals to form.
- Once desired crystal size is reached, remove the string and rinse the crystals gently.
- Display your crystals stylishly.
Notes
Customize the substance and add food coloring for vibrant crystals. Experiment with temperature for crystal size variation.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Science Experiment
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Nutrition
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- Unsaturated Fat: N/A
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