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What are Pigments? Video Mark as Favorite (14 Favorites)
VIDEO in Mixtures, Molecular Structure, Electromagnetic Spectrum, Chemistry of Color. Last updated July 25, 2022.
This video discusses the chemistry of pigment molecules and how they are used to give paints their specific color. Students will learn about the importance of a pigment’s molecular structure, how they are physically suspended to create a paint color, as well as how they interact with light.