How Do You Make Rock Candy Scientifically?
Making rock candy is a delicious and fun way to learn about the formation of crystals. As the water evaporates over time, you are left with candy crystals, which you can then examine on a large scale. Learn how to use everyday items from around your home to make your very own rock candy and learn more about crystals. Pour the water into the small saucepan and heat over medium high to a rolling boil. Add the sugar, using the wooden spoon to stir until the sugar dissolves completely in the water. Carefully remove your sugar and water solution from the stove. Pour into your canning jar, and then cover the top of the jar with a small piece of wax paper. Set aside. Using your string, tie the weight to one end, and then tie the other end around the middle of your pencil or craft stick. Make sure that the string is long enough to hang about two-thirds of the way into the canning jar. After checking the measurement, dip the string into the water and sugar solution. Lay the string in a straight
