Experiment: Chromatography of Leaves

Why Do Leaves Change Colors?

To do this experiment, you will need:
 
Leaves of various colors from different plants (2 of each), rubbing alcohol, hot tap water, plastic knife or spoon, clear cups or glass containers, scissor, mortar and pestle, permanent marker, masking tape, a paper coffee filter and a timer or a stop watch

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