Make a Milk Rainbow
Active Time
10-20 minutes
Total Project Time
10-20 minutes
Key Concepts
physics, chemistry, liquids, molecules, surface tension
![]() IntroductionHave you ever seen a rainbow after a rainfall, or drawn a rainbow for fun? They can be fun to make using colorful markers or other craft supplies. But did you know you can actually make a simple rainbow using milk, liquid detergent (i.e., soap), and food coloring? How the rainbow is created by this mixture might surprise you! In this science activity, you will make your own milk rainbow and explore how detergent and surface tension are involved in its creation.CreditsTeisha Rowland, PhD, Science Buddies
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Active Time
10-20 minutes
Total Project Time
10-20 minutes
Key Concepts
physics, chemistry, liquids, molecules, surface tension
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