Description
An exciting hands-on science experiment for kids that demonstrates a chemical reaction between baking soda and vinegar, inflating a balloon with gas.
Ingredients
- Baking soda (2 tablespoons)
- Vinegar (1 cup)
- Balloon (1 large)
- Plastic bottle (empty, 16 oz or 20 oz)
- Funnel (optional)
- Food coloring (optional)
- Measuring spoons
- Small cup or container for vinegar
Instructions
- Gather materials in a clean workspace.
- Using the funnel, insert it into the balloon’s opening.
- Add 2 tablespoons of baking soda into the balloon.
- Remove the funnel, ensuring that the baking soda stays inside.
- Pour 1 cup of vinegar into the plastic bottle.
- Add a few drops of food coloring if using.
- Gently stretch the balloon’s opening over the plastic bottle.
- Lift the balloon to allow the baking soda to fall into the vinegar.
- Stand back and watch the reaction inflate the balloon!
Notes
Experiment with different amounts of baking soda and vinegar for varied reactions. This experiment is safe and non-toxic.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Activity
- Method: Experiment
- Cuisine: Science
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 experiment
- Calories: N/A
- Sugar: N/A
- Sodium: N/A
- Fat: N/A
- Saturated Fat: N/A
- Unsaturated Fat: N/A
- Trans Fat: N/A
- Carbohydrates: N/A
- Fiber: N/A
- Protein: N/A
- Cholesterol: N/A