This simple science activity shows children how the diffusion of color in water works. The food coloring dissolves in water and diffuses from high to low concentration and is impeded by sugar, thus changing the direction of movement. Let’s get started.
What you’ll need
- M&M’s Chocolate
- Warm Water
- Sugar
- Tray
How to Set Up
- Prepare a pitcher of warm water.
How to play
- Place the M&M chocolates on the tray, arrange the colors as desired.
- Pour warm water into the tray. Observe how the food coloring dissolves in water and diffuses from high to low concentration.
- Place the salt in the desired position to interrupt the movement.
Safety
Adult supervision is required for any activity presented by CHANA and Chanafavors.