Demonstrate chemical structures through the formation of silicate crystals.
- Understand and demonstrate chemical crystals
- Aligned to NGSS practices
- Cross cutting concepts: patterns
- Disciplinary core ideas: PS1.A, PS1.B
A few colored crystals are added to a clear solution in a glass jar or beaker. Within a few minutes large plant-like structures extend from the crystals.
Delivery information: Kit Includes (2) 30 ml sodium silicate, 40% solution, (1) 20 g iron(III) chloride hexahydrate, (1) 20 g copper(II) chloride dihydrate, (1) 20 g cobalt(II) nitrate hexahydrate, (1) 20 g zinc sulfate heptahydrate.