Do you want to learn how to grow your own beautiful crystals? It’s surprisingly easy to do! You only need some simple materials and some patience. You will love the results, because with this fun experiment, you will see something magical happen right before your eyes!
With this experiment, you will learn the process of crystal formation as well as create beautiful crystals from simple table salt. Great for budding scientists and for anyone who likes a fun little experiment! You’ll see how a bit of the quotidian can become even the most special!
(Then take the string and attach one end to the pencil.) Attach the other end to the center of the jar lid The string needs to be long enough for the pencil to dangle down into the saltwater without touching both the bottom and the sides of the jar.
Now, comes the biggest part, wait! Do be patient as you observe your crystals grow. The crystals may take several hours or even days to grow. (Hint: do your best not to shake or wave the jar around much while you’re waiting, so the crystals can develop properly.)
Now, let’s discuss what is going on inside your jar while those gorgeous crystals are growing. Using common salt as an example, when we add salt to the water, the salt gets dissolved to make a solution. When the water evaporates, the salt begins to come together and crystallize.
The crystals growing may take shapes and sizes according to the situation inside the jar. For example, you can try 2-3 different amounts of salt, water, and food coloring and see how they differ in their crystal growth. It’s all about finding out what works!
Did you know that crystals come in a variety of different shapes? For instance, salt crystals grow into cubes, and quartz crystals grow into hexagons. It can tell scientists about the properties of various materials and their interactions with the environment by studying how crystals form.
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