So for those of you that are looking for an update on the status of my ring finger on my left hand, it is still single! Which is fine because I'm perfectly okay with being Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter or even Pluto! (No rings.. the pun is for you Justin!).
Anywho, we have been working hard here at Summer Camp and are able to fit in an experiment a day which is great! Today we did a 'Crystal Name' lab which looks into the science behind solutions, dissolving, and also bonds. They haven't dried yet so we don't know what the final product will look like but I will post pictures when they are done :) Here is what you can do: Crystal Names Lab Supplies:
Step 1: Form your name using the pipe cleaner. While you are waiting, tie a string to the middle of a pencil to be used later in the lab. Step 2: Boil a pot of water Step 3: Add 3 tablespoons of borax per cup of hot water Step 4: pour the water into each container and stir until all the borax is dissolved Step 5: Add a couple drops of food coloring to your container and lower the letters into the solution. This should already be tied onto a pencil so it can be suspended in the jar easily Step 6: WAIT! For a couple days for the water to dissolve. The Science Behind It When borax is dissolved in water a suspension is created. A suspension is a mixture that has solid particles {the borax} that are large enough for sedimentation {settling out}. As the borax begins to settle, it starts to crystalize on all the surfaces it comes in contact with – including the pipe cleaner letters. As the borax continues to settle out, it builds crystals on top of other borax crystals creating a thick layer. Want to see a finished product? Go to where I got the idea from! www.playdoughtoplato.com/kids-science-crystal-names/
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