Description
An engaging and visually stunning DIY science experiment that demonstrates chemical reactions using simple household ingredients. Perfect for all ages!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup baking soda
- 1 cup white vinegar
- Food coloring (various colors)
- A large tray or baking dish
- Small cups or containers for mixing
- Spoons for stirring
- Safety goggles (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare Your Workspace: Find a flat surface and lay down a large tray or baking dish to contain any overflow from the experiment.
- Mix the Ingredients: Pour 1 cup of baking soda evenly over the tray. In separate small cups, combine vinegar with different drops of food coloring.
- Start the Fizzing Reaction: Slowly pour the colored vinegar over the baking soda and watch as the mixture fizzes and bubbles.
- Experiment with More Colors: Repeat by adding more colored vinegar to create more fizz and see how the colors mix.
Notes
Customize colors with different food coloring or natural colorants. Try using various container shapes and sizes or add glitter for an extra fun touch.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Educational Activity
- Method: Hands-On Experiment
- Cuisine: N/A
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Varies by number of participants
- 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