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| − | To create these crystals, create a saturated solution of magnesium sulfate and water. To do this, add magnesium sulfate to water while being heated on a hot plate. Continue adding magnesium sulfate until no more of the solid will enter the solution. Doing this will ensure a saturated solution has been made. After creating the saturated solution, remove the solution from the hot plate and place in a cool location, like a refrigerator, to allow for crystal formation. | + | To create these crystals, create a saturated solution of magnesium sulfate and water. To do this, add magnesium sulfate to water while being heated on a hot plate. Continue adding magnesium sulfate until no more of the solid will enter the solution. Doing this will ensure a saturated solution has been made. After creating the saturated solution, remove the solution from the hot plate and place in a cool location, like a refrigerator, to allow for crystal formation. The refrigerator is not crucial for the crystal formation, but will speed up the formation process. These crystals will also form while being at room temperature, but it will take longer. |
Revision as of 20:11, 18 April 2019
Magnesium Sulfate Crystal
Crystal Formation
Demonstration
Materials
- water
- magnesium sulfate (epsom salt)
- food coloring (optional)
How To
To create these crystals, create a saturated solution of magnesium sulfate and water. To do this, add magnesium sulfate to water while being heated on a hot plate. Continue adding magnesium sulfate until no more of the solid will enter the solution. Doing this will ensure a saturated solution has been made. After creating the saturated solution, remove the solution from the hot plate and place in a cool location, like a refrigerator, to allow for crystal formation. The refrigerator is not crucial for the crystal formation, but will speed up the formation process. These crystals will also form while being at room temperature, but it will take longer.