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3. The writing turns brown because the weakened paper burns before the rest
of the paper. Be careful not to overdo your heating and ignite the paper!
Explanation:
When you hold the paper up to the light, the lemon juice
turns brown and the secret message appears. This is
because lemon juice contains carbon atoms and
molecules that break apart when exposed to light.
Carbon is usually black or brown which is why you see
the message when the lemon juice is heated.