Color-Changing Milk
A visually striking experiment that combines milk, food coloring, and dish soap to create mesmerizing swirling colors while teaching important scientific concepts.
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 1 cup Whole milk or heavy cream Milk type can affect the results.
- various Food coloring Aim for at least 3-4 different colors.
- 1 squirt Dish soap Essential for the reaction.
- 1 Shallow dish or plate To hold the milk.
- 1 Cotton swabs For applying the dish soap.
- 1 Dropper (optional) For more precise application of colors.
Instructions
Preparation
- Pour enough milk or heavy cream into the shallow dish to cover the bottom completely.
- Let the milk settle for a few moments.
Adding Colors
- Carefully place drops of food coloring in different spots around the milk.
- Aim for at least 3-4 different colors for maximum visual impact.
Introducing Soap
- Dip a cotton swab into dish soap.
- Gently touch the cotton swab to the surface of the milk in one of the color spots.
Observe the Reaction
- Observe as the colors react and swirl away from the cotton swab!
- Enjoy the mesmerizing display as patterns continue to form.
Experiment Further
- Continue to add drops of dish soap with a clean swab to see how the colors change and interact.
- Try using a dropper for more precise applications.
Notes
Experiment with different kinds of milk (e.g., skim, almond, soy) and use gel food coloring for more vibrant results. Consider using a toothpick to swirl the colors for artistic effects.