Rock Candy Recipe - Crystallization of Sugar - The Sci Guys: Science at Home

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  • Welcome to science at home in this experiment we are making rock candy by crystallizing sugar. This is a simple experiment that can be done at home with some water, sugar and a stove. When a supersaturated solution of sugar cools, the sugar in the solution collects together into crystals known as Rock Candy. At the end of this episode you will be able to make your very own Rock Candy, explain what happens during crystallization and explain what a supersaturated solution is.
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    Equipment and Ingredients:
    Sugar
    Water
    Measuring Cups and Spoons
    Food Colouring (Optional)
    Liquid flavoring extract (optional)
    Pot
    Stove Top
    Lab Coat or Apron
    Gloves
    Goggles
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 269

  • @bart_simpson7659
    @bart_simpson7659 3 роки тому +162

    Equipment/Ingredients needed: 0:42
    Sugar
    Pot
    Tall glass
    Clip or clothespin wide enough to cover the top of the glass
    Wood skewers or popsicle sticks
    (Optional) Flavoring
    Directions: 1:11
    The first step in our experiment is to make a sugar solution to put on the stove. Add one cup of water to your pot then three cups of sugar, mix them all together until they're thoroughly mixed. Next, take one of your skewers and dip it in some water and then roll it in sugar. Once it's coated set it aside until it's dry. While you wait for your sticks to dry place the pot that contains the solution onto the stove and turn the stove up to high. Continue to stir your solution as it warms up. Once your solution begins to boil stir it rapidly until all the sugar has been mixed into the solution. Once all your sugar is mixed in this is a great time to add any flavoring or coloring. Once you're done mixing in all your sugar colors and flavors remove it from the burner. The next step in our experiment is to take your boiling solution and pour it into the glass in which you're going to grow your crystals. Let the solution cool for 10 minutes and then place the sugar-coated stick into the middle of the glass and hold it in place with the clip. Leave your solution in a warm dry place to cool as it cools crystals will begin to grow on the stick. The process of growing these crystals can take a couple of days up to a couple of weeks. Check crystals daily and make sure that the crystals growing on the stick don't come in contact with any crystals growing on the sides or bottom of the glass. If you notice they're growing close together reposition the stick so it's further away from other crystals. Once your crystals are done growing use a knife to crack the top shell of your solution. Gently remove your crystals from the solution and hang them in a new glass using the clip to hold it in place to drip and dry. Once your crystals have finished dripping and drying you are done!

  • @lilo626stitch
    @lilo626stitch 6 років тому +54

    The way you guys present their material is soo informative and elegant, God bless

  • @Bananabread670
    @Bananabread670 5 років тому +33

    Thx needed this for my project

  • @d33blond1
    @d33blond1 5 років тому +10

    We had fun making the rock candy but just a suggestion, the darker the color the more difficult it is to see the process of the rock candy forming.

  • @aleydaanadely3626
    @aleydaanadely3626 3 роки тому +3

    This was so helpful! Thank you!!!

  • @dennis2068
    @dennis2068 5 років тому +1

    we are doing a science fair project and you guys saved us because we didn't have a question until we watched your video!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:):):):):)

  • @matheuskucharski956
    @matheuskucharski956 2 роки тому +1

    Amazing! Thanks for the explanation

  • @vivi.o
    @vivi.o 3 роки тому +3

    so cool and easy thank you soooo much!!

  • @ariasgellyg.5322
    @ariasgellyg.5322 3 роки тому +8

    In this video or in your first experiment, how long did it take before you removed that crystals in the solution? Thank you.

  • @mrsyungyung
    @mrsyungyung 8 років тому +2

    great video!! thanks a lot

  • @saipuneethreddy3277
    @saipuneethreddy3277 2 роки тому +1

    Good way of explanation to reason of crystallisation of sucrose🤗

  • @mattmarkarian8820
    @mattmarkarian8820 6 років тому +232

    The rock music joke was cringy, but great information. Also, I like your accents. And candy.

  • @snabbott
    @snabbott 8 років тому +11

    Mmmm... delicious chemistry!

  • @gowdagowda3486
    @gowdagowda3486 3 роки тому

    Nice experiment
    I am going to try
    Thank you

  • @scorpios_mylife4194
    @scorpios_mylife4194 4 роки тому

    mmm can't wait to try this!

  • @kayanjames5719
    @kayanjames5719 3 роки тому +5

    Great job! Thanks for sharing your work!

  • @hassanhimmadhassan7312
    @hassanhimmadhassan7312 6 років тому +2

    Thank you

  • @antoinettegaston2196
    @antoinettegaston2196 4 роки тому +3

    Good candy. Yum

  • @arthur_morgan___1899
    @arthur_morgan___1899 4 роки тому +12

    0:22 are you experienced?

  • @captleviackerman
    @captleviackerman 8 років тому +3

    i love this plz make more videos of sci guys and have a good valintines i will leave more post

    • @TheSciGuys
      @TheSciGuys  8 років тому

      +Vladmir lenin Thanks!!! You as well.

  • @azazel444
    @azazel444 8 років тому +1

    thanks for the video I was so excited to see the video

    • @TheSciGuys
      @TheSciGuys  8 років тому

      +the god of weapons You're very welcome!!

  • @dedeemgkfreak7302
    @dedeemgkfreak7302 6 років тому +3

    did u add food color to the sugar solution prior to putting your sugar stick in ? thank you

  • @D4rrag00nXD
    @D4rrag00nXD 4 роки тому +129

    The only thing i need to worry about during the crystalization process:
    *ANTS*

    • @codgirlgaming3626
      @codgirlgaming3626 3 роки тому +1

      Yup.........
      l agree with you.......
      Soo true

    • @VepzShorts
      @VepzShorts 2 роки тому

      True boiiiiiiii

    • @UseYourBrainPlease.
      @UseYourBrainPlease. 2 роки тому +4

      Even worse: *FLIES*

    • @bhavyagoel3348
      @bhavyagoel3348 2 роки тому

      Fr lol

    • @D4rrag00nXD
      @D4rrag00nXD 2 роки тому

      BIG UPDATE on how to solve the problem, all i needed was a layer aluminum or tin foil. Just pierce it from the bottom of the skewer, cover it and clip it, now the ants can NEVER get to my candy 😂

  • @brendashoun3464
    @brendashoun3464 2 роки тому +4

    When I was a kid in the 50’s you could buy the rock candy in a store, plus, my mom taught me how to make the rock candy.

  • @ktap219
    @ktap219 4 роки тому

    Great video.

  • @horndoggreg
    @horndoggreg 2 роки тому

    now that I can hear what a great vid thanks guys

  • @katieterry3303
    @katieterry3303 4 роки тому +2

    Thank you guys so much now i got something to so for my science fair❤❤❤😘😘😘😘😘😘😚😚

  • @bazinga2764
    @bazinga2764 7 років тому +2

    awesome!!!!!

  • @jazzypasia1272
    @jazzypasia1272 6 років тому +1

    thank you

  • @catherinesylvester4474
    @catherinesylvester4474 6 років тому +2

    Awesome 😎👏🏻🧠

  • @AndrewsOpinion15
    @AndrewsOpinion15 5 років тому

    NICE CRYSTALLIZATION OF SUGAR ON ROCK CANDY RECIPE !!!

  • @franklinamanda3425
    @franklinamanda3425 4 роки тому

    Great video

  • @eppapig694
    @eppapig694 6 років тому +1

    Can you put them in the fridge or in just a random place?

  • @Aqua2780
    @Aqua2780 4 роки тому

    How cool does it need to be? What’s the temperature it needs to be below?

  • @jasontoh2765
    @jasontoh2765 6 років тому +3

    Can the boiled sugar solution be reuse?

  • @gingergaminggirl_ytgymnast1392
    @gingergaminggirl_ytgymnast1392 6 років тому +6

    Hi! Can You Make a video of how to make slime?

  • @kenayhabelembie8033
    @kenayhabelembie8033 2 роки тому

    Thanks

  • @chainzss
    @chainzss 4 роки тому

    i have a week to perform the sugar crystal experiment and complete my report. Because i have never done this before, i am not sure how long should i let it crystallize? I need the crystal to grow to a size where i can interpret, compare and discuss my results. I was thinking about 5 days max, although i will have to rush to finish my report.

  • @salamaaldhaheri6085
    @salamaaldhaheri6085 7 років тому

    may you do a video about why do cells divide and all about cell division?
    please
    from your fan

  • @ljaenatino8737
    @ljaenatino8737 3 роки тому

    Hiiii can I ask? For our modules only. How would you know that the crystals are already forming? How do crystals form?

  • @anahiavila9441
    @anahiavila9441 5 років тому +2

    Can we grow them in plastic cups??

  • @rebeccaarchuleta6292
    @rebeccaarchuleta6292 3 роки тому

    me to :) thx for the idea

  • @camira.camxlla8876
    @camira.camxlla8876 2 роки тому

    Wow on 5.1k likes?! This is so underrated!! Also this really helped with my science fair project!!! 😁😊❤️

  • @jillianpatag6623
    @jillianpatag6623 5 років тому +1

    Is the final product a mechanical mixture or a solution now

  • @maximussmith928
    @maximussmith928 2 роки тому +1

    Finally a recipe that doesn't require any methylamine

  • @venkettesh3406
    @venkettesh3406 Рік тому

    Thank you so much and

  • @lifewithjaylababy
    @lifewithjaylababy 5 років тому +1

    I try it and it workwow

  • @maynguyen1690
    @maynguyen1690 7 років тому +3

    how much water , sugar did you use

  • @samanthalavender4944
    @samanthalavender4944 2 роки тому

    This is cool

  • @rajasalahuddin5709
    @rajasalahuddin5709 2 роки тому

    hai, I wanna ask if I use less sugar does the crystel formed faster or slower???

  • @ravilalimuradov6051
    @ravilalimuradov6051 Рік тому

    Nice video! 😃😃😃

  • @jammubash
    @jammubash 3 роки тому

    Hmm.... delicious candy😋

  • @young32lifestyle86
    @young32lifestyle86 6 років тому +37

    THANK YOU FOR THE HELP NOW MY SCIENCE PROJECT WILL BE SUCCESSFUL!!

  • @animaoraon7577
    @animaoraon7577 Рік тому

    Wow I like it ...🤗🤗🤗

  • @Rabbitsliver
    @Rabbitsliver 3 роки тому +1

    How does citric acid affect the crystalization? Would it be like the food colorings you added in this video? Or something completely different?
    Sour candies are my favorite :D

  • @Rustykiller17
    @Rustykiller17 3 роки тому +1

    i have a tricky one for y'all! i wanna make a solid that will dissolve in water however it needs to be of a softer texture so i can put a hook through it for fishing... What can i make other then gelatin? I wish i knew what fish bites were made out of!
    Thanks for your time! i hope yall see this and have a solution for me!

  • @Zaptosis
    @Zaptosis Рік тому +1

    Wait hold up. We need goggles & thermal gloves to... boil water? This has to be a joke right?

    • @katrinao
      @katrinao 4 місяці тому

      Once the sugar is added if it splashes on your hand it can burn. Same as when making candy apples. Believe me this solution splashes on you your gonna wish you had some kind of protection. I remember the paid from the first time it happened to me

  • @wendyiglesias8735
    @wendyiglesias8735 6 років тому +4

    hi its my first time watching The Sci Guys me and my mom love you can you make a video on making a pancake challenge plz plz plz!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @paulmcdowell9222
    @paulmcdowell9222 4 роки тому

    Do you think you could do this with monkfruit sweetner

  • @graceadekunle2017
    @graceadekunle2017 4 роки тому +1

    Best rock candy

  • @407panam
    @407panam Рік тому

    Hello Guys,
    how many days does it takes to crystalize the whole process , and do we again have to mix more sugar after we make some sticks out of it . Thx

  • @bazinga2764
    @bazinga2764 7 років тому +3

    yum

  • @keelanluxford3620
    @keelanluxford3620 2 місяці тому

    A point that might have been worth saying is be careful poring the boiling solution in the glass as it may crack or break

  • @sabrinaguerrero3943
    @sabrinaguerrero3943 5 років тому +2

    I love you guys😏😎😏😎😏😎☺☺☺

  • @ethanluongphamhoanggiang119

    Ty

  • @itmesean7094
    @itmesean7094 2 роки тому

    would it still taste like candy without food coloring or flavoring

  • @lukey9182
    @lukey9182 2 роки тому

    Yes

  • @Sunflower0508
    @Sunflower0508 3 роки тому +2

    Question can you use the same sugar solution to make more

  • @sitisunny6058
    @sitisunny6058 2 роки тому

    How long should I wait for string to dry

  • @rubabali1555
    @rubabali1555 2 місяці тому

    Do we need to refrigerate it

  • @mahiiixx
    @mahiiixx 3 роки тому +1

    I tried this experiment but my sisters said you are not allowed to eat it since thee has been lots of dust travelling in the air and could've gone inside it.

  • @dharkshithk5626
    @dharkshithk5626 5 років тому

    Suggest me a idea on nucleation..

  • @sidraholla4549
    @sidraholla4549 6 років тому +1

    is this experiment reversible or irreversible?

  • @ariarhetse5038
    @ariarhetse5038 Рік тому

    It's giving sheldon & amy 💛

  • @itzmeB2
    @itzmeB2 2 роки тому

    Man i wish I had no sense of humour so that I can laugh at the joke

  • @Kiran-eb3ln
    @Kiran-eb3ln 4 роки тому

    Muchas grasis idea it will not melt

  • @hayatisulaiman6276
    @hayatisulaiman6276 2 роки тому +1

    ryan is so funny and trysa is so scarry

  • @johngeng81
    @johngeng81 2 роки тому

    If we don’t have tol glass how can we make it

  • @trishaholandez5254
    @trishaholandez5254 8 років тому +2

    hi! i find your videos very helpful especially for a student like me..just wanna ask if you have any simple experiment for Stoichiometry? thanks! :)

    • @TheSciGuys
      @TheSciGuys  8 років тому

      +Trisha Holandez We don't have one yet but we would love to create one eventually.

    • @trishaholandez5254
      @trishaholandez5254 8 років тому

      +The Sci Guys thank you! :D your videos really helps a lot.

  • @oajbidnurkar808
    @oajbidnurkar808 7 років тому +2

    Can you make a tutorial on a terrarium?

    • @TheSciGuys
      @TheSciGuys  7 років тому +1

      +oaj bidnurkr we will look into it and add it to the list.

  • @Jqhx
    @Jqhx Рік тому

    Can we wait 3 days?

  • @no_u1603
    @no_u1603 2 роки тому

    What if you add baking soda?

  • @albadrasworld1647
    @albadrasworld1647 3 роки тому +1

    We are still waiting for the results ✨

  • @lovemae5711
    @lovemae5711 3 роки тому

    How long does it take to fully dissolve the sugar? and How long do we need to fully dry the coated stick?

  • @ak1053
    @ak1053 2 роки тому

    Can we eat them

  • @Wintersnow87908
    @Wintersnow87908 5 місяців тому

    Nice…

  • @manmohankaur998
    @manmohankaur998 2 роки тому

    Is it edible

  • @YashKumar-ve9hg
    @YashKumar-ve9hg 3 роки тому +1

    in india this are called mishri and u will always get it in hindu temples as parsad (although not in stick form and no added flavour)

  • @jaimebronsztein5371
    @jaimebronsztein5371 8 років тому +1

    We need an idea for a mumps virus model what do you think or what ideas do you The Sci Guys have for us and I think your rock candy experiment was awesome and cool and yummy😀😀😀😀😀😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎

    • @TheSciGuys
      @TheSciGuys  8 років тому +1

      +Jaime Bronsztein We aren't sure what you are looking for. Like what the mumps virus looks like under a microscope?

  • @Yomemesmf
    @Yomemesmf 2 роки тому +1

    Coool

  • @user-ds9jn9pz7v
    @user-ds9jn9pz7v Рік тому

    CAN YOU USE BROWN SUGAR???

  • @xiomaramedina1541
    @xiomaramedina1541 8 років тому +2

    is there a problem statement or question if so what is it ?

    • @nakatae01
      @nakatae01 3 роки тому

      Yeah it’s called your analysis of the video and pseudo-intelligence. Their were no questions proposed. Onlynbssciebtific theory

  • @user-fb5io8mg1u
    @user-fb5io8mg1u 2 роки тому

    would loved if they ate them get that crunch

  • @rayamoooooo685
    @rayamoooooo685 2 роки тому

    Organic Chemistry I, *thank you 👩🏽‍🎓*

  • @fallen.2305
    @fallen.2305 Рік тому +1

    jesse we need to make candy meth

  • @milkboiii3415
    @milkboiii3415 3 роки тому

    I have a question, how many days does it take to grow this?

  • @nobody-ix9ws
    @nobody-ix9ws 10 місяців тому +1

    do they wear eye gear while boiling pasta?😅

  • @gelasioantonio3310
    @gelasioantonio3310 2 роки тому

    Hola

  • @frames1534
    @frames1534 Рік тому +1

    who misses sci guys ✋

  • @anaayala7826
    @anaayala7826 2 роки тому

    What sugar do you need???