Separating a Mixture using Evaporation

Aim: Trying to Separate the Solute from the Solvent / making crystals
Hypothesis: I have no idea what I thought was going to happen 

Equipment: Copper sulfate solution, 250mL Beaker, heat proof mat, Evaporating Basin, Element.

Method:
1. Set up element
2. Add 100mL of hot water to the beaker and place on the element.
3. Add copper sulfate to the evaporating basin until it is quarter full.
4. Carefully, place the evaporating basin on top of the beaker.
5. Turn on the element to 8
6. Heat the solution until most of the solvent has been evaporated and crystals of solute are forming.
7. Turn off the element - careful not to touch as it will be hot for a long time.

Observation: I saw the liquids steaming up and the copper sulfate solution starting to loosen up. After a few minutes, the copper sulfate solution started getting hard and also started to look a bit like a crystal but in one whole. 

Conclusion: I didn't have a Hypothesis but i'm pretty sure it was false.

Evaluation: Yes I enjoyed doing this experiment even though I came in class a bit late. I enjoyed it because it was interesting to see the copper sulfate solution dissolved at the end and kinda turning out to look like a crystal. Overall it was good and would want to do it again.