Chemistry Science Projects

Chemistry science projects are all about the study of substances and their transformation. You will find out what happens to substances when they are combined together and how they react to each other. Chemistry is the topic where a lot of kids choose to make a working volcano. This is a great chemistry project but has been done so many times. You should think of a more original project to do. The more original, the more likely the judge will give you better points for creativity.

I recommend these printable science project plans for K-12 for hundreds of great project blueprints and this step-by-step guide for doing an award winning science fair project. Also be sure to check out these fun science kits as a fast, simple way to get started on your science experiment.

Fun chemistry science fair projects can be to make your own sugar crystals, also known as rock candy. Your finished product is even edible because it’s simply made of water and sugar! All you need for this project is water, sugar, some string, a butter knife, a glass jar, a spoon, a bowl and some food coloring if you would like your sugar crystals to be colored.

First, you need to put one cup of water into the bowl and boil it in the microwave. Then you can add the sugar, one teaspoon at a time. Mix the water and sugar after each spoonful you put in. When the sugar will no longer mix into the water you will know you have enough. Then you can pour the water into the glass jar, being careful not to let the access sugar at the bottom of the bowl get into the jar. You can now add a few drops of food coloring if desired.

Tie your piece of string to the butter knife and place the string in the jar, making sure the end of it dips into the water, and set the knife on top of the jar. Set your jar somewhere where it won’t be disturbed. Then you leave it and check on it the next day. You should see crystals starting to form on the end of the string. Let the crystals grow until they have reached the desired size or have stopped growing. You can then take them out of the jar and let them dry. You could even eat them if you wanted to. Enjoy your chemistry science projects!

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