Whether it's for jewelry, decoration or play, crystals are a
lot of fun for kids who are just starting to dip their toes
into science. Borax makes it easy to experiment and
grow crystals! These activities are designed
to do with your adult and it will be fun to
see how your crystals grow. Be sure
to thoroughly wash and dry hands
before and after. You may want to
wear gloves to avoid any mess.
How Does It Work?
This experiment allows you
to become real-life scientists!
Chemists are constantly
creating reactions in
compounds to try to
change their makeup. One
of these is the formation
of crystals from a solution,
called recrystallization. This
is where a saturated solution
cools to form crystals from a
mixture.
In the case of Borax, the
compound is dissolved in hot
water. As with most minerals and
solids, Borax becomes less soluble
the lower the temperature of the
water. So, when the mixture with Borax
and water is cooled, the water holds less
of the Borax and it falls out of the solution. This
causes crystals to form at the bottom of the solution and
makes your beautiful creations!
Creating
Borax Crystals
for DIY
Home Crafts
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