Caves - Design Your Own Experiment

Design Your Own Experiment

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Cave formations are often intriguing to view and study. These structures are continuing to provide new information to spelunkers, speleologists, and other explorers. For a related project, you could investigate the history, geology, life, and formation of caves. You could also find out if there are any caves in your area that are open to visitors.

Troubleshooter's Guide

Below is a problem that may arise during this experiment, some possible causes, and some ways to remedy the problem.

Problem: No crystals grew in one or more of the solutions.

Possible cause: The solution may not have been saturated when the water was hot. You may not have stirred enough to dissolve the solids. Pour the solution back in the saucepan. Reheat the solution, adding more of the substance and stirring well...

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