science on crystals

Aim: To learn about a saturated solution and how to make crystals

Definition of solution: 

A liquid mixture, when something is dissolved into a liquid (eg: sugar in water) 

Definition of saturated: 

Having or holding as much as can be absorbed of something (when no more sugar or borax can be dissolved into the water)                

In groups of three you will make three different types of crystals and compare the results.

Borax Crystals

Ratio; 3 Tablespoons Borax per 1/2 cup water

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Sugar Crystals

Ratio: 1 cup sugar to 1/2 cup water

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Salt Crystals

Ratio: 4 Tablespoons salt to 1/2 cup water

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Findings

Describe your crystals in the table below.

Crystal Type	Shape (Describe the shape)	Size (of individual crystals)	Hardness (Crumbly to Rock Hard)
Borax	circle	medium	crumble
Sugar
Salt	a tiny tiny thin straw	tiny	firm and as hard a rock

What crystals worked out best and why?:

Conclusion:   _________________________________________________________________

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CRYSTAL TYPES

AIM: TO LOOK AT THE 7 DIFFERENT TYPES OF CRYSTALS

Salt Crystals

Sugar Crystals

Borax Crystals

7 different crystal shapes

The 7 types of crystals

Type	Number of sides	2 examples	Image
Triclinic Definition:	10	roof of a house rectangle
Monoclinic Definition:	6	diamond and rhombus
Orthombic Definition:	10	rectangle and cube
Trigonal Definition:	10	rectangle and pointy hat
Hexagonal Definition:	6	a door and diamond
Cubic Definition:	6	square and rectangle
Tetragonal Definition:	12	pyramids and doors

Explain how the following crystals are formed?

Type
Salt
Sugar
Snowflakes