Crystal Chemistry: Weekly Science Project Idea/Home Science Activity Spotlight
In this week's spotlight: a pair of projects that extend a classic chemistry exploration—growing crystals. Growing crystals makes for excellent and engaging hands-on, kitchen science that can be enjoyed by all ages, but what determines the size of the crystals? Explore the relationship between temperature and crystal formation in these science project and activity procedures:
- Crazy Crystal Creations: How to Grow the Best and the Largest Crystals (full Science Buddies Project Idea)
- Solubility Science: How to Grow the Best Crystals (science activity at Scientific American)
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