Today's MOSI Monday is showing how something as simple as candy can teach us about molecules, motion, and color mixing! With just Skittles, water, and a plate, kids and families can see diffusion in action - it's a colorful, hands-on way to learn basic chemistry.
Activities like this spark curiosity - why don't the colors mix right away? Why do some move faster than others? Diffusion is the movement of molecules from an area of high concentration to a low concentration. In the Skittles activity, the colored sugar dissolves in water and spreads out evenly, creating a rainbow pattern as the molecules move and mix.
At MOSI, it's all about connecting fun experiments like this to the broader picture of the world. Adults can do that as well this Friday, July 11 at Science After Dark. From 6 - 9pm, experience the museum, hands-on activities, samples of food, and adult beverages with no kids!
For more information, visit MOSI.org.
