Description
Create beautiful snowflakes at home with this engaging science experiment that teaches about crystallization.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup Epsom salt
- 1 cup water
- A clean glass or jar (preferably clear)
- A spoon for stirring
- A heating source (like a stove or microwave)
- A piece of string (optional for hanging)
- Food coloring (optional for added visual effects)
- A paper towel or small dish for catching drips
Instructions
- Heat Water: Start by heating about 1 cup of water in a microwave or on the stove until it’s hot but not boiling.
- Mix in Epsom Salt: Gradually add Epsom salt to the hot water while stirring gently until no more dissolves.
- Pour the Solution: Carefully pour the saturated solution into your glass or jar.
- Let It Cool: Allow the jar to cool at room temperature in a place that won’t be disturbed.
- Observe Crystal Formation: Over the next few hours to days, watch for snowflake crystals forming on the jar’s sides and bottom.
- Touch and Feel: Gently touch the growing crystals to explore their texture.
Notes
Try using kosher salt or adding food coloring for different effects. Avoid reusing the solution for optimal results.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Craft
- Method: Crafting
- Cuisine: N/A
Nutrition
- Serving Size: N/A
- Calories: 0
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg