The steps that you may wish to follow to design your experiment are:

1. Identify the properties that you wish to compare.

2. Identify the properties that you want to keep the same so the comparison is fair.

3. You may wish to use a control to have a basis of comparison

4. Decide on the techniques you will use and the data you will collect.

5. Write down the steps and design a data table that will easily correspond to your steps.

6. Decide what materials you need to use for your design.

7. Evaluate your experimental design for safety considerations.

8. Have your written design and safety considerations approved by the teacher.

Once your experimental design has been approved, you may acquire the necessary materials and conduct the experiment.