Description
A fun and engaging science experiment that creates colorful explosions, perfect for teaching kids about chemical reactions!
Ingredients
- Baking soda (2 tablespoons per cup)
- White vinegar
- Food coloring (various colors)
- Clear plastic cups or small containers
- Tray or baking sheet
- Spoon or stir sticks
Instructions
- Prepare your workspace by setting up a tray or baking sheet to contain any mess.
- Gather all your materials and keep them within reach.
- In each clear cup, add about 2 tablespoons of baking soda.
- Use a spoon to create a small well in the center of the baking soda.
- Drip a few drops of food coloring into the well of each baking soda cup.
- Slowly pour vinegar into the baking soda cups and watch as it fizzes and erupts!
- Observe how the colors swirl together, creating a mini fireworks display.
- Experiment with different amounts to see how it impacts the reaction.
Notes
Supervision is recommended for younger children. All ingredients are non-toxic and safe.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Science Experiment
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: N/A
Nutrition
- Serving Size: N/A
- Calories: 0
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg