Leaf Color Chromatography: Bite Sci-zed

4 minutes 23 seconds

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Host Alex Dainis explains why leaves change colors during the fall. She examines the different colors of leaf pigments by using chromatography. In this experiment, viewers are able to see the various colors of pigments found in leaves.

Media Details

Runtime: 4 minutes 23 seconds

Topic: Science
Subtopic: Chemistry, Plants, Science Experiments
Grade/Interest Level: 10 - 12
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Release Year: 2012
Producer/Distributor: Alex Dainis

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