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Jennifer E. Mihalick and Kathleen M. Donnelly

Department of Chemistry, University of Wisconsin–Oshkosh, Oshkosh, WI 54901

J. Chem. Educ., 2007, 84 (1), p 96A

DOI: 10.1021/ed084p96A

Publication Date (Web): January 1, 2007

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In this Activity, students dye fabric squares with two plant dyes: aqueous extracts of tea leaves and of marigold flowers. They investigate how the addition of iron to a dye bath affects the resulting color and fastness of the dyed fabrics and observe that the type of fabric affects the results.

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High School / Introductory Chemistry

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Laboratory Instruction

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JCE Classroom Activity

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Hands-On Learning / Manipulatives

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Applications of Chemistry

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