Description
A fun and educational DIY project that combines chemistry and creativity to create a snowy volcano that erupts with fizzy ‘lava’.
Ingredients
- 1 cup baking soda
- 1 cup vinegar
- 2 tablespoons dish soap
- Food coloring (optional)
- Shaving cream
- A large tray or baking sheet
- Small glass or cup
- Spoon
Instructions
- Spread a generous amount of shaving cream in a large tray to create a snowy landscape and mold it into a mini volcano.
- In a small glass, combine baking soda and dish soap, stirring gently. Add food coloring if desired.
- Pour vinegar into the volcano’s pit and watch the eruption!
- Observe the fizzy reaction and take pictures of the display.
Notes
For added effects, use colored shaving cream or glitter. Substitute vinegar with lemon juice for a different scent and reaction.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Craft
- Method: DIY Activity
- Cuisine: Educational