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Borax Snowflake Lab
Submitted by: Brenda Z.
Recommended Grade Level(s):
Appropriate for: 9th grade physical science
Time Requirements:
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Activity Time: 40 minutes/overnight
Teaching Topics & Concepts:
Chemical reactions, solution, solute, solvent, saturation, crystals, molecules, bonding, evaporation
Materials:
• String
• Styrofoam cup
• White or colored pipe cleaners
• Borax
• Pencil or candy cane
• Boiling water
• Food coloring (optional)
• Scissors
• Hotplate
• Beaker
• Popsicle stick for stirring
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Safety
• Read the SDS sheets for all chemicals before using them.
• Wear safety glasses, gloves, and lab coat.
• Remember: Hot plates are hot!
• Do not eat the Borax or snowflake
!
