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Water is clear because protons can pass through the molecular structure of water uninterrupted. Food coloring on the other hand contains a molecular structure that can absorb protons. The molecular structure contains a high amount of conjugated electrons, which means that the electrons in the molecule can vibrate further than in a non-conjugated molecule. The ability to vibrate allows the molecules in food coloring to interact with protons.

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