Chromatography With  Coffee  Filters

- White coffee filters - Non-permanent markers - Small containers - Water

Materials Needed:

Use a washable marker to draw a circle in the middle of a coffee filter.

Step 1

Fold the filter 3 times. 

Step 2

Place the filter in a cup of water so the circle is immersed.

Step 3

Repeat steps 1-3 with more colors.

Step 4

Watch as the colors move up the coffee filter and start to separate.

Remove the filters and place them on a flat surface. Notice all the colors.

Step 5

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