Remove, let dry, and examine the cubic/orthorhombic crystals.
Tie a piece of string to a pencil. For sugar crystals, dip the string in the solution and then roll it in dry sugar; let it dry overnight. This provides a nucleus for new crystals to latch onto. growing crystals science experiment
Pour the hot liquid into your clean glass jar, leaving any undissolved "sludge" behind in the pot to ensure your crystals grow cleanly. Remove, let dry, and examine the cubic/orthorhombic crystals
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Balance the pencil across the top of the jar so the string hangs into the liquid without touching the sides or bottom.