There is no denying the goodness and deliciousness of sugar, but sugar also has a scientific element. The table sugar that you can buy at any store is called sucrose, a molecular compound that includes oxygen, hydrogen and carbon.
That information may not do anything for your taste buds, but it is surely important in science. Because of its molecular makeup, sugar is a versatile material to experiment with. These are six incredible science experiments that use sugar.
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1. Magic color-changing sugar (h/t Sick Science)
This experiment looks simple enough, but something magical seems to happen when the sugar changes color. You have to watch this video all the way through before you can find out the secret ingredient. You’ll need a lot of sugar for this experiment and a little bit of science magic.
This experiment looks simple enough, but something magical seems to happen when the sugar changes color. You have to watch this video all the way through before you can find out the secret ingredient. You’ll need a lot of sugar for this experiment and a little bit of science magic.
2. Sugar and sulfuric acid (h/t Home Science)
When sugar and sulfuric acid mix together there is a clear and dangerous reaction. It is cool to watch, but you can hurt yourself if you are not careful. Make sure you watch the video in its entirety and have an adult present, and you can make a sugar sulfuric acid science monster. Perform this experiment only in an area that is well-ventilated.
When sugar and sulfuric acid mix together there is a clear and dangerous reaction. It is cool to watch, but you can hurt yourself if you are not careful. Make sure you watch the video in its entirety and have an adult present, and you can make a sugar sulfuric acid science monster. Perform this experiment only in an area that is well-ventilated.
3. Rock candy experiment (h/t CrazyRussianHacker)
These are the experiments you love – the ones you can eat! This video will show how to grow your own rock crystals that once fully formed you can eat. This is a fun experiment for children of all ages and parents, too.
These are the experiments you love – the ones you can eat! This video will show how to grow your own rock crystals that once fully formed you can eat. This is a fun experiment for children of all ages and parents, too.
4. Yeast and sugar experiment (h/t The Sci Guys)
Yeast and sugar blend together to make some of our favorite foods and treats such as bread and doughnuts. When both of these goodies are cooking, they rise in the oven. This experiment shows what happens when sugar and yeast are mixed together and ferment. Watch the video closely as The Sci-Guys explain what is happening with the sugar and yeast.
Yeast and sugar blend together to make some of our favorite foods and treats such as bread and doughnuts. When both of these goodies are cooking, they rise in the oven. This experiment shows what happens when sugar and yeast are mixed together and ferment. Watch the video closely as The Sci-Guys explain what is happening with the sugar and yeast.
5. Black snake experiment (h/t De’arra & Ken 4 Life)
These entertaining experimenters try the black snake experiment. For this experiment, they used sugar and baking soda to create a chemical reaction that creates an incredible snake-like thing. They are trying it out for the first time just like you, but they are professional amateurs so you may need an adult present. Watch the video and follow along and try the black snake experiment together.
These entertaining experimenters try the black snake experiment. For this experiment, they used sugar and baking soda to create a chemical reaction that creates an incredible snake-like thing. They are trying it out for the first time just like you, but they are professional amateurs so you may need an adult present. Watch the video and follow along and try the black snake experiment together.
6. The sugar rainbow density experiment (h/t CallmeSab)
This is an awesome take on a rainbow density experiment by kids for kids. This young experimenter takes the time to write down some of the steps and instructions for the experiment. See what happens when the density in the cups differs.
This is an awesome take on a rainbow density experiment by kids for kids. This young experimenter takes the time to write down some of the steps and instructions for the experiment. See what happens when the density in the cups differs.
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