Museum of Science and Industry

Analyze Candy Using Chromatography

Step 6 of 9: Make the candy smudges

Dampen an M&M and make a smudge on the “A” coffee filter strip about a third of the way up. Dampen the other candy (Reese’s Pieces, Skittles, etc.) and make a smudge on the “B” coffee filter strip about a third of the way up.

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Museum of Science+Industry
57th Street and Lake Shore Drive
Chicago, IL 60637
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