Science Mom's Guide to Water - Universal Solvent

Water's ability to dissolve so many different ions and molecules has earned it the name of "universal solvent." Explore this essential chemical property through several fun projects: creating crystals from borax, alum, salt and sugar. Observe how changing the concentration of salt changes the density of water. And learn more about how water facilitates chemical reactions by making homemade bath bombs.

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  • water
  • chemistry of water
  • Science experiments for kids
  • Science lessons
  • dissolve
  • borax crystals
  • rock candy
  • Great Salt Lake
  • halocline
  • eggshell geodes
  • alum crystals
  • homemade bath bombs