Explore the power of dissolving with this fun and simple science experiment using Skittles and warm water. 

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Skittles are full of dye, which means the combination of dye and sugar dissolves quickly in water.

Materials: white plate, skittles, warm water

For this activity:

1. Arrange the skittles into a heart shape.
2. Carefully pour warm water into the middle of the heart-shape.
3. Wait and watch as a beautiful rainbow colour forms.