Crystallization Process Quiz

What is the primary ingredient needed to grow crystals in this experiment?

• Salt

• Sugar

• Alum

• Baking Soda

What is the first step in creating starter crystal seeds?

• Fill a glass half full of hot water

• Add alum to cold water

• Tie a fishing line to a popsicle stick

• Place a coffee filter over the glass

How do you know when the alum has stopped dissolving in the water?

• The water changes color

• The alum powder remains at the bottom

• The solution becomes clear

• The water starts boiling

What should you do if crystals start accumulating at the bottom of the glass during the growth process?

• Stir the solution continuously

• Add more alum

• Add more water

• Remove the large crystal and reheat the solution

What happens to the solubility of alum in water as the temperature increases?

• It decreases

• It fluctuates

• It remains the same

• It increases

What is a supersaturated solution?

• A solution with less solubility than normal

• A solution with more solubility than normal

• A solution that has no solubility

• A solution that is at room temperature

Why do alum molecules prefer to attach to existing crystals?

• They dissolve faster on existing crystals

• They are attracted to new surfaces

• They are repelled by other alum molecules

• They prefer stability of existing formations

What determines the shape of a crystal?

• The type of substance

• The amount of alum used

• The size of the container

• The temperature of the solution

What should viewers do if they have questions about the experiment?

• Ask the Sy Guys in the comments

• Search online for answers

• Consult a science textbook

• Ignore their questions

What is the final step after growing your crystal?

• Reheat the solution again

• Remove it from the water and let it dry

• Place it in the refrigerator

• Add more alum