-: MAKING A CHEMICAL GARDEN :-

A chemical garden is based on the process of crystal growth in the solution of water glass. It Is a garden with nonliving plants but that is very attractive.

*** MATERIALS REQUIRED ***

• Mix equal volumes of water and water glass and pour this solution into the aquarium tank.

•  Drop in the solution a few pieces of chemical salts, such as copper chloride, copper sulphate, copper nitrate, magnesium sulphate, aluminium sulphate, ferrous sulphate, ferrous chloride, alum, nickel sulphate, etc. These pieces should be slightly away from one another.

• Place the jar In an undisturbed place. After a few hours, attractive crystalline growths will appear as the chemicals react with the solution. Within a few days, a beautiful garden-type growth will appear In the jar.