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Dancing Rice Experiment


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  • Author: rosalind-chef-2
  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: 1 experiment 1x
  • Diet: N/A

Description

A fun science experiment that makes uncooked rice appear to dance in a liquid solution, showcasing principles of buoyancy and density.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 cup uncooked rice
  • 1 tall clear glass or jar
  • 2 tablespoons baking soda
  • 1 cup vinegar
  • Food coloring (optional)
  • Water

Instructions

  1. Prepare Your Jar: Start with a tall clear glass or jar and fill it halfway with water.
  2. Add Food Coloring (Optional): Drop in a few drops of food coloring and stir gently.
  3. Prepare the Rice Mixture: Mix the uncooked rice with baking soda in a separate bowl.
  4. Create the Dancing Effect: Pour the rice mixture into the jar with colored water.
  5. Combine and Observe: Slowly pour the vinegar into the jar and watch the rice dance!

Notes

Experiment with different food coloring and types of rice for varied effects. Supervise children to avoid spills.

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 5 minutes
  • Category: Science Experiment
  • Method: Mixing and Observing
  • Cuisine: N/A

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