AY Honor Crystals Answer Key

Crystals

Skill Level

Unknown

Year

Unknown

Version

19.04.2024

Approval authority

Florida Conference

1

Grow your own crystals for a permanent collections from some of the following: ALUM, SALT, SUGAR, BORAX, ROCHELLE SALT (or others). Grow at least four different crystals.

2

Learn to spell and define:

2a

Efflorescent

2b

Deliquescent

2c

Piezoelectric

2d

Refraction

3

Spell, define, and memorize the six systems of symmetry.

4

Make a collection of at least 10 crystals made by nature. (Examples: quartz, iron pyrite, natural ruby, and other gemstones)

5

To show a useful electrical trait of crystals, grow a Rochelle salt crystal at least two inches thick and conduct an experiment to show the piezoelectric effect to the satisfaction of your instructor.

6

To show a useful optical trait of crystals, grow a sodium nitrate crystal at least two inches wide and demonstrate the phenomena of double refraction to the satisfaction of your instructor.

7

State at least five consumer items that require the use of crystals or are crystals in usable form.

References

Important Note about Patch

This honor is a regional honor approved by the Florida Conference. To obtain the honor patch, you must contact the Florida Conference at the Florida Pathfinder Store.