Why does purple construction paper fade faster than red construction paper?

Subject: Why does purple construction paper fade faster than red construction paper?

Date: Mon Dec 8 21:32:57 2008
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Area of science: Chemistry
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I am having trouble explaining  why the purple faded faster than the red due 
to the pigment in the paper and the photochemical reaction with the sunlight, 
please help?

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