Would you like to see water climb out of one glass and into another? Of course you would!
When we saw this experiment in the MOS newsletter, we knew we had to try it.
All you need are five clear glasses, food coloring, four paper towels and water.
Arrange the glasses in a row.
Fill the first, third and fifth glasses halfway with water.
Add blue food coloring to the first, red to the third and yellow to the fifth.
The second and fourth glasses remain empty.
Fold or twist the paper towels and place them so they bridge each glass.
Check on them periodically to see what is happening.
The water has climbed out of some glasses and into others. Is it magic? No. It's water's magical properties known as cohesion and adhesion!
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