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Epsom salt is magnesium sulfate. It's easy to grow Epsom salt crystals. The crystals typically resemble shards or spikes. Initially the crystals are clear, though they whiten over time.
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Epsom salt is magnesium sulfate. It's easy to grow Epsom salt crystals. The crystals typically resemble shards or spikes. Initially the crystals are clear, though they whiten over time.
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These chalk chromatogaphy examples were made using chalk with ink and food coloring.
The volcano has been filled with water, vinegar, and a little detergent. Adding baking soda causes it to erupt.http://0.tqn.com/d/chemistry/1/0/g/_/volcanoerupt.jpg
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If you look closely, you can see the monoclinic shape of the sugar crystals that comprise this rock candy.
Sodium silicate is the 'secret' ingredient in Magic Rocks that allows you to grow an underwater crystal garden while you watch.http://0.tqn.com/d/chemistry/1/0/9/k/magicrocks2.jpg
You can make your own geode using plaster of paris, alum, and food coloring.
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You usually can get a nice alum
crystal overnight (shown here). If you let the crystal grow for a day or more, you can get larger crystals.
Shining a black light on magic powerballs makes them glow brightly in vivid neon colors.http://0.tqn.com/d/chemistry/1/0/2/k...powerballs.jpg
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Firebreathing can be accomplished using a non-toxic, less-flammable fuel than the ones used by traditional firebreathers. Corn starch is the fuel being used for this firebreathing.