Experiment with bright and vibrant colors when you do these 7 totally awesome experiments

There's no need to keep your experiments drab and dull. We've collected a list of colorful experiment ideas you can do that will keep even the biggest skeptic entertained. The bright colors are fun to watch, and they're a great way to keep little ones entertained.
Keep reading to find out how you can add more hues to learning time:
1. Storm in a jar (h/t Growing a Jeweled Rose)
This eye-popping experiment shows what happens when a cloud becomes over-saturated with water. As you add the colored rainwater to the shaving cream cloud, it fills up until it has to release the water (rain). Try using several different colors for the best effect.
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2. Color-changing flowers (h/t Rookie Parenting)
This oldie-but-goodie experiment illustrates how plants absorb water (through their stems). The petals of the flower begin to change color because the water is transported straight to the leaves and petals via the xylem (since cut flowers have no roots).
3. Glow stick reactions (h/t A Dab of Glue will do)
Kids and adults alike love glow sticks, but it's hard to see the science when everything is in one container. This experiment shows how the combination of hydrogen peroxide and a dyed phenyl oxalate ester produce energy. This unstable energy compound is what creates the glow.
4. Water desalinization (h/t Steam Powered Family)
Is it possible to remove salt from water? This experiment not only provides a fun way to try and remove the water (via evaporation) but also shows water density. When you put salt water on the bottom of a tube, the fresh water rises (because it's less dense). But, when you add salt water and then clean water, it mixes because the salt water is thicker than the fresh water.
5. Magic color-changing water
This fascinating experiment teaches what happens when an indicator, acid, and an alkaline are combined. The cabbage water acts as the indicator. When you add the vinegar, the acidity level changes causing a chemical reaction (and color change). Adding the baking soda changes the acidity level, again, creating another color change.
6. Sun painting (h/t Edventures with Kids)
This science experiment/craft project shows the power of the sun's rays. The heat of the sun evaporates the water and paint from any exposed areas of the shirt, altering the color. Any covered regions stay moist, so the paint sets. When everything dries, you'll be able to tell which areas of the shirt were touched by the sun.
7. Create a crystal pumpkin (h/t Little Bins for Little Hands)
This experiment works for two reasons: by heating up the water, you spread water molecules apart so they can hold more Borax. This creates a saturated solution. Then as the water cools, the water molecules close in, and the excess borax particles separate and settle on your pipe cleaner. The solution should rest undisturbed for 24 hours to ensure the crystals form correctly.
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