Description
A fun and engaging chemistry experiment that creates the illusion of dancing worms using simple household ingredients and fascinating chemical reactions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup of baking soda
- 1 cup of white vinegar
- 1 cup of cornstarch
- Food coloring (various colors)
- Clear plastic container or glass
- Spoon
- Measuring cups
Instructions
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, mix together 1 cup of baking soda and 1 cup of cornstarch.
- Add Food Coloring: Stir in a few drops of food coloring until the mixture reaches your desired color.
- Mix with Water: Gradually add water to the bowl until the mixture becomes a thick paste. Be careful not to make it too runny.
- Prepare the Container: Pour the mixture into a clear plastic container or glass, spreading it evenly.
- Add Vinegar: Slowly pour 1 cup of vinegar over the mixture.
- Watch the Magic Happen: Observe as the reaction creates bubbles and the mixture begins to move, resembling dancing worms.
Notes
Customize colors and add glitter for an extra magical touch. Adjust baking soda or vinegar amounts to see effect changes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Educational Experiment
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: N/A
Nutrition
- Serving Size: N/A
- Calories: 0
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 2mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg