How Do You Make Sugar Crystals In Chemistry?
Students often love chemistry class because they get to perform experiments that often involve different colored flames, controlled explosions and liquids that fizz, bubble and change colors. One way to tie the sciences together is to combine chemistry and geology by making sugar crystals. Not only does this teach students how crystals in nature form, it also shows them how precipitates form and results in something edible–a rare thing in many chemistry classes. You need very few supplies for this project and each student has the chance to customize his or her rock crystals to their own tastes. If you use different amounts or types of sugar for several groups of students, they can compare and discuss the why’s as they eat their projects. Bring enough water to a boil to fill your jar. For instance, if your jar holds a pint, bring two cups of water to a boil. Remove the water from heat and stir sugar into the hot water by spoonfuls until it stops dissolving. Pour the water slowly into y
