Science Fun

Rainbow Skittles Color Science Experiment

In this fun and easy science experiment, we’re going to explore and investigate colors by making a beautiful rainbow with Skittles. 

 

Materials:

  • Plate
  • Skittles
  • Warm water

 

Instructions:

  1. Arrange the Skittles in a circle around the edge of the plate.
  2. Gently pour the warm water into the center of the plate until if fills up around the Skittles.
  3. Watch as the beautiful and colorful rainbow grows.

 

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How it Works:

The Skittle candies are coated with sugar and food coloring. The water dissolves the sugar and releases the food coloring which then slowly diffuses through the water.

 

Make This A Science Project:

Try other colorful candies. Try different temperatures of water. Try vinegar. Try adding salt to the water. 

 

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