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Crystal growth and nucleation, where nucleation is the formation of a solid phase from a solution, are controlled by a thing called 'supersaturation'. Supersaturation is when the concentration of a species in solution is greater than what it would theoretically be at equilibrium. An example of supersaturation is dissolving table salt in water. A point will be reached when the water is 'saturated'. Any further salt added at this point will not dissolve. The solution is now 'supersaturated'.
Supersaturation is also dependent on the solubility of the species in question. As the solubility of the species increases, then the supersaturation decreases. Depending on the properties of the species, increasing temperature will increase or decrease the solubility of the species in solution, hence increasing or decreasing the supersaturation.
The degree of supersaturation controls whether the reaction is nucleation or growth controlled. A nucleation controlled crystallisation will generally have smaller particles than one that is growth driven.
If looking at cooling a solution, in general, the crystals that have rapidly cooled will be smaller than the ones that have cooled over a longer period of time. Like when you try to make crystals in the refrigerator, the crystals will grow faster but in smaller pieces stuck together. But if you make crystals in room temperature, the crystals will grow slower and in big chunks.sike i was just kidding none of this is true crystals really just grow on their own untill they cvan start there own family then the cycle will start all over again.
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Does temperature affect crystal shape?
Yes.
What is the affect of temperature on crystal growth?
Temperature doesn't really affect the crystal size; the rate of cooling is the major factor. The faster the mineral, rock, etc. (whatever has the crystals) cools, the smaller the crystals- the slower the larger. If you were "growing" crystals with a set, the warmer the temperature generally means the larger the crystals.
What factors affect the diffusion rate in solid metal crystals?
The diffusion rate in solid metal crystals is influenced by factors such as the temperature of the crystal (higher temperature increases diffusion rate), the presence of defects or imperfections in the crystal structure (such as vacancies or dislocations), and the composition of the metal crystal (alloying elements can affect diffusion rate). Additionally, the crystal structure and grain boundaries can also impact diffusion rates in solid metal crystals.
Does temperature affect the growth of sugar or salt crystals?
Temperature can affect the growth rate of sugar or salt crystals. Generally, higher temperatures can lead to faster crystal growth because it increases the movement of molecules, allowing them to come together and form crystals more quickly. However, extreme temperatures can also degrade the crystal structure and quality.
What are the factors that affect crystal growth in cooling rocks?
Temperature, pressure, availability of source material, and space available for formation all affect the crystallization process of minerals.
What methods would you use to dissolve a large crystal of salt known as rock salt in water Explain all the factors that affect the rate at which the salt will dissolve?
Broken the crystal in small parts; dissolution in water is easy.Factors which affect the rate of dissolution: temperature and stirring.
How does a variable affect the growth of crystals?
Variables such as temperature, pH, and concentration of ingredients can influence crystal growth by affecting the speed at which molecules come together to form a crystal lattice. Changes in these variables can lead to variations in crystal size, shape, and quality. Proper control and manipulation of variables can result in desired crystal characteristics.
What is recrystalline temperature?
Recrystallisation temperature is the temperature at which the crystal structure starts forming.
What effect the size of crystal?
Temperature.
How do you account for observed differences in hardness of the crystals?
Observed differences in crystal hardness can be attributed to variations in the arrangement of atoms within the crystal lattice, impurities present in the crystal structure, temperature of crystallization, and the presence of structural defects like dislocations or vacancies. These factors can affect the strength of interatomic bonds and influence the overall hardness of the crystal.
Can a crystal grow in a cold temperature?
how cold?
Does water quality affect salt crystal formation?
Yes. To get a pure salt crystal the water should be pure if it is the desired solvent. Deionized water should be used. Also when creating crystals the temperature should decrease steadily and not fast otherwise water molecules will be trapped within the crystal leading to an impurity.
