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Magic writing:

Lemon juice is acidic and weakens paper. When paper is heated,


the remaining acid turns the writing brown before discoloring
the paper.
What You Need:
Lemon or Lemon Juice
Sunlight or Heat Source
Paper
Paintbrush or Stick
Here's How:
1. Squeeze lemons to obtain their juice or obtain bottled lemon juice.
2. Use the juice as 'ink' by applying it to a stick or paintbrush and writing on
paper.
3. Allow the paper to dry.
4. When you are ready to read your invisible message, hold the paper up to
sunlight, a lightbulb (recommended), or other heat source.
5. The heat will cause the writing to darken to a pale brown, so your
message can now be read.
6. Another way to read the message is to put salt on the drying 'ink'. After a
minute, wipe the salt off and color over the paper with a wax crayon to
reveal the message.
Tips:
1. Experiment with other juices. Orange juice, vinegar, and apple juice all
work well, too.
2. A cotton swab makes an excellent disposable 'paintbrush'.

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.

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