Description
Create a captivating fizzing color volcano at home to explore chemical reactions with vibrant colors and fizz.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup baking soda
- 1 cup vinegar
- Food coloring (various colors)
- A container or tray for the volcano
- Optional: Dish soap (for extra fizz and bubbles)
Instructions
- Choose a Container: Find a suitable container (like a plastic bottle or a small bowl) that will serve as the volcano.
- Set the Scene: Create a volcano landscape using clay or playdough around the container for an enhanced visual experience.
- Add 1/2 cup of baking soda into the container.
- Mix in a small squeeze of dish soap for additional fizz (optional).
- Choose your favorite food coloring and mix it into the baking soda to create vibrant ‘lava’ colors.
- In a separate cup, pour 1 cup of vinegar.
- Slowly pour the vinegar into the container with the baking soda mixture. Step back and watch the colorful fizzing eruption unfold!
Notes
Experiment with different colors and add essential oils for scent. Suitable for outdoor use with proper cleanup.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Educational Activity
- Method: Chemical Reaction
- Cuisine: N/A
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 volcano
- 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