Description
A fun and educational experiment demonstrating basic chemical reactions using baking soda and vinegar.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 balloon (preferably a large one)
- 1 tablespoon baking soda
- 1 cup vinegar
- 1 plastic bottle (empty soda or water bottle)
- Funnel (optional)
- Measuring spoons and cups
- Safety goggles (optional)
Instructions
- Gather Your Materials: Ensure all materials are clean and dry. Gather them on a flat surface.
- Prepare the Bottle: Using a funnel, pour 1 cup of vinegar into the plastic bottle.
- Prepare the Balloon: Using the funnel, carefully add 1 tablespoon of baking soda into the balloon.
- Combine the Ingredients: Stretch the balloon’s opening around the top of the bottle without letting any baking soda spill into the vinegar yet.
- Start the Reaction: Lift the balloon and let the baking soda fall into the vinegar.
- Observe and Enjoy: Watch the balloon inflate and listen for the fizzing sound!
Notes
Supervise children closely and consider using smaller amounts to reduce mess. Customize amounts of vinegar or baking soda as desired, but be mindful of the reaction’s intensity.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Educational Activity
- Method: Experimentation
- 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