Candy chromatography is a fun and easy project to learn more about the dyes used in the candy we love to eat! I used Skittles, but it is possible to use M&Ms, or many other types of food-- spinach leaves work well, too!
Materials:
-Skittles
-Coffee filter
-Pencil
-Aluminum foil
-Salt
-Water
-Tooth picks
-Clear glass cup
Materials:
-Skittles
-Coffee filter
-Pencil
-Aluminum foil
-Salt
-Water
-Tooth picks
-Clear glass cup
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Start by choosing one of each color of Skittles, and placing them in a line equally spaced apart on the foil. Dip your finger into some water and make a small drop next to each candy. Place one Skittle in each drop, and let sit for about a minute to let the color come off. Afterwards, you can eat the candy.
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