MadSci Network: Edible/Inedible Experiments Archive  Splitting
the Smartie  Area of Science: Chemistry Meant for at least Grade
K-3 (age 5-7). This experiment is edible. An adult need not be
present.  See ink magically split up into different colours  1.
Filter paper or blotting paper 2. Tube of smarties 3. Small cup
of water 4. Plate  keep the experiment on the plate until it
dries or you might stain the table cloth  How to do the
experiment: 1. Cut the blotting paper into circles about 15cm
across. 2. Place the plate on a flat surface and the paper on
the plate. 3. Place a smartie in the center of the paper. 4. Dip
your finger into the water and hold it above the smartie
allowing a little water to rip onto the sweet. 5. Repeat fairly
slowly until the sweet is quite wet and the circle of water on
the blotting paper is about 5 cm across. 6. Leave. 7. In a
little while you should be able to see rings of colour round the
smartie.  You may now eat the smartie. Explanation: The colour
in the sugar coating of the