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    Candy Chemistry

    • STEM
    • Chemistry
    • Age 10+

    Cook up candy while learning real kitchen chemistry.

    $34.95

    Explore chemistry as you cook up real candies and chocolates! Discover why sugar crystallizes into rock candy, learn about specific heat by molding chocolate, and explore triboluminescence with wintergreen candies. Make gummy candies, chocolate shapes, and hard sugar candy using the included molds, a candy thermometer, and a dipping fork. The 48-page manual guides 25 sweet experiments — no hazardous chemicals included, just safe ingredients you supply from your own kitchen.

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    • Developed by educators and scientists
    • Step-by-step build instructions
    • Engaging illustrations throughout

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    • Piece Count: 16
    • 48 page manual

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    Explore chemistry as you cook up candies and chocolates in the kitchen! Perform a number of sweet experiments and learn important physical science principles related to candy and cooking. Discover why sugar crystallizes to make rock candy. Learn about specific heat and the phases of matter by molding chocolates. Use a thermometer and learn about heat and temperature while boiling sugar. Gain experience with measurements and conversions, volumes, and weights. Investigate the chemistry of gummy bears. Learn about the mysterious phenomenon of triboluminescence with wintergreen candies. Make gummy candies, chocolate shapes, and hard sugar candy using the special tools included: plastic and metal molds, candy thermometer, spatula, dipping fork, and more. Finish them with foils, paper cups, sticks, and wrappers. The 48-page, full-color manual provides instructions and explanations. Does not contain hazardous chemicals or food items; you supply the safe ingredients from your kitchen.

    NGSS Correlations

    2-PS1-2 Structure and Properties of Matter
    2-PS1-4 Structure and Properties of Matter
    5-PS1-2 Structure and Properties of Matter
    MS-PS1-4 Matter and Its Interactions

    Ages

    10+

    Experiments

    25

    Piece Count

    16

    Manual Pages

    48

    Product Dimensions

    11 x 11.5 x 1.9 in.

    Product Weight

    1 lb

    Manual Dimensions

    5.5 x 8.25 in.

    Batteries Required

    N/A

    Country of Origin

    Germany

    Year Released

    2012

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