Description
Create stunning ice-like crystals through an exciting and educational chemical reaction using household ingredients.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup baking soda
- 1 cup vinegar
- A heat-safe container (like a glass jar)
- Food coloring (optional)
- A spoon for mixing
- A pot for heating (if making hot ice)
- Thermometer (optional, for measuring temperature)
Instructions
- Prepare your workspace by clearing a flat surface and gathering all materials.
- In a heat-safe container, combine baking soda and slowly add vinegar, stirring gently.
- Pour the mixture into a pot and gently heat it on low, stirring to avoid boiling.
- Once the water has mostly evaporated and a thick solution remains, remove from heat and let it cool slightly.
- Pour the cooled mixture back into the heat-safe container and let it sit undisturbed to form crystals.
Notes
Customize with food coloring for a colorful effect. Adjust quantities based on desired amount. Always monitor heating closely for safety.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Science Experiment
- Method: Combining and Heating
- Cuisine: Educational
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 batch
- Calories: N/A
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg