Description
An exciting and educational hands-on experiment using baking soda and vinegar to create a mini fireworks show.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1–2 tablespoons baking soda
- 1/4 cup white vinegar
- Food coloring (optional)
- Clear plastic cups or jars
- A tray or large pan (to catch overflow)
- Spoon (for mixing)
- Measuring spoons
Instructions
- Prepare the Workspace: Choose a flat, stable surface for the experiment and lay down a tray or large pan to catch spills.
- Measure the Baking Soda: Scoop 1-2 tablespoons of baking soda into each clear cup or jar.
- Add Food Coloring (Optional): Add a few drops of food coloring to the baking soda for colorful fireworks.
- Pour in the Vinegar: Slowly pour about 1/4 cup of white vinegar into the cup with baking soda and watch the fizz!
- Observe and Enjoy: Stand back and enjoy the eruption of colors and sounds.
Notes
Adult supervision is recommended. Experiment with different container shapes or sizes for varied results.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Science Experiment
- Method: Experimentation
- Cuisine: N/A
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 20
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg