Tuesday, March 30, 2021

Chemistry of Easter Eggs

Does your family dye Easter eggs?  There is science in the dyes!   Here is a video sponsored by Scientific American about the chemistry between vinegar (dilute acetic acid), food dyes, and the egg’s shell (calcium carbonate).  Here are McCormick’s instructions for dying Easter eggs with food dyes.  Better Homes and Gardens has 45 Creative Ways to Dye Easter Eggs.  Have fun!




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