Grab some candy and check out these 6 sweet science experiments

Candy is arguably one of the greatest creations on Earth. From chocolate to fruit-flavored from hard to chewy to most recognizable to the obscure, candy is so versatile and there is truly something for everyone. Regardless of the type of candy you like, candy is a delightful science experiment that someone got correct.
Below are the top 6 candy science experiments that you can either eat afterward or will teach you something about candy you have never thought of.
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1. Gobstopper candy science (h/t Sick Science!)
Who doesn’t love Gobstoppers? They are long lasting, sweet and sometimes sour. This science experiment shows what happens when you add water to a plate of Gobstoppers arranged by color. You should write down what you think will happen before the video ends to see if you know what happens when you add room temperature water to a plate of Gobstoppers.
2. Jolly Rancher experiment (h/t Happy Toy Time)
This experimenter has found a way to make their own eat now and save for later candy. This experiment does require adult supervision as melted hot candy has the potential to cause severe burns. It takes the jolly rancher candy from one physical state to another and back again all in one experiment. Watch the video closely, get some help from an adult, and be prepared to wow all of your friends at school!
3. Floating letters experiment (h/t HooplaKidsLab)
Chocolate candy is so good, it almost seems blasphemous to use for any other reason besides eating. In this video, you will learn some things you may have never known about some chocolate candy, and the conclusion makes for a very cool result.
4. Skittles science experiment (h/t Baby Big Brain)
Skittle tagline is “taste the rainbow.” In this experiment, you won’t so much taste the rainbow, but you will see the rainbow if the experiment is done correctly. This is a fun experiment to try and create some beautiful artwork too. Watch the video to see what these experimenters did to see the rainbow.
5. Grow rock candy (h/t The Sci-Guys)
For this experiment, you will be growing crystals out of sugar. Pure table sugar is already granulations of small crystals. When you add the water and the heat of the stove the tiny sugar crystals come together to form a larger crystallized figure. After watching this video you will have the opportunity to make your own rock candy, understand supersaturated solutions and how the crystallization process works.
6. Jolly Ranchers and the iPhone 7 experiment (h/t GizmoSlip)
This experiment was too cool and looked like way too much fun to pass up. This experimenter encases the iPhone 7 in a large homemade jolly rancher and then drops the jolly rancher, with the phone inside, from a medium-sized drone. This may not be an experiment you can try at home, but it is so interesting to watch.
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