Hydrangeas and the Science of Do-Overs
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Reactions Science Videos | July 05, 2018
We tried to use chemistry to change hydrangea flowers from red to blue. It didn’t work the first time, so we tried again. Science: It’s all about the do-over. Because experiments aren’t just for fun -- the whole point is to learn something about the world around us!
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American Scientist: Curious Chemistry Guides Hydrangea Colors
Role of aluminum in red-to-blue color changes in Hydrangea macrophylla sepals.
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Curious Chemistry Guides Hydrangea Colors
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