Candy Experiments

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Around this time of the year, my kids seem to have an excessive amount of candy. In attempt to discretely get rid of some of the candy, I began a tradition of declaring a day for candy experiments! In the name of science, I am able to eliminate quite a bit of candy that my kids would have otherwise tried to convince me to let them consume it. My “go-to” site for candy experiments is…you guessed it…Candy Experiments!

Our very first and most favorite experiment was the Floating M & Ms. Soak some Skittles or M&Ms in water and pay close attention to what dissolves and what floats!

The science behind the experiment: While soaking in the water, the candy shell dissolves. However, the white letters on M&Ms and Skittles are printed with edible ink that does not dissolve.  So, the letters peel off and float.

For more fun candy science experiments, including experiments with density, color separation, acidity, and more, visit Candy Experiments!

Jennifer is a happily married, Christian, homeschooling mama of five little ones (ages 7,5,5,3,3). Yes, two sets of twins! She has a BA degree in Mathematics and holds a masters degree in Education. A former high school math teacher, she now uses all her education to teach her own kids! In her “spare” time she enjoys scrap-booking, though blogging seems to be taking its place. She currently has five blogs. Mama Jenn is her main blog. Education Cubes features customizable learning blocks. The Homeschool Resource List is a collection of free online resources. The “Brown Like Me” Book Review showcases books featuring “brown” characters. The Living Math Book List is a collection of living math books.