ppt课件-冰糖科学（ rock candy science）.pptVIP

Rock Candy Science Growing Sugar Crystals by Stephanie Porta SCE 5020, Fri. AM Question Will the addition of an impurity, food coloring, affect the growth of sugar crystals? Background Information What are crystals and how do they grow? What is a crystal? Consistent pattern of connected molecules Unit cell: set of atoms that make up the molecules of the crystal; give crystal distinct shape Lattices connect the unit cells 4 different groups of crystals How do crystals form? Nucleation is the scientific term for crystal growth. Assisted growth: a solid matter needs to be present in the s