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Crystals
Crystals
Materials:
water
Bunsen burner
100ml Beaker
Shallow bowl
Safety Precautions:
Wear googles
Method:
Make a small amount of saturated solution by dissolving copper sulphate into 100-200cm3 of
boiling water until no more will dissolve.
Pour this solution into shallow bowl, and leave for at least 24 hours.
Hint: You can use one of these seed crystals to grow a larger crystal by suspending it in a saturated
solution and leave it undisturbed for few days.
Post Lab Task Sheet
Results:
What has been formed in the shallow bowl? Summarize your observations carefully.
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Conclusion:
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