Janice VanCleave’s Crazy, Kooky, and Quirky Chemistry Experiments

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The Scientific Method Scientists identify a problem or observe an event Then they seek solutions or explanations through research and experimentation By doing the experiments in this book you will learn to follow experimental steps and make observations You will also learn many scientific principles that have to do with chemistry In the process the things you see or learn may lead you to new questions For example perhaps you have completed the experiment that studies how you can use the sun to separate salt from water Now you wonder how humidity might affect the process That’s great All scientists are curious and ask new questions about what they learn When you design a new experiment it is a good idea to follow the scientific method 6 Janice VanCleave’s Crazy Kooky and Quirky Chemistry Experiments IntroduCtIon