Description
Create a mesmerizing ‘Lightning Storm in a Jar’ using simple materials and learn about light, density, and chemical reactions.
Ingredients
- A clear glass jar or container
- Water
- Vegetable oil (or baby oil)
- Food coloring (blue, yellow, or purple)
- Alka-Seltzer tablets or baking soda
- Optional: a flashlight
Instructions
- Fill the jar about 1/2 full with water.
- Slowly pour vegetable oil over the water until the jar is three-quarters full.
- Add a few drops of food coloring and watch it burst through the oil.
- Break an Alka-Seltzer tablet into smaller pieces and drop them in or add baking soda and vinegar.
- For added effect, turn off the lights and shine a flashlight through the jar.
Notes
Experiment with different colors of food coloring, add glitter for sparkle, or use various container sizes for striking effects. Play storm sounds for ambiance.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Craft
- Method: Crafting
- Cuisine: N/A
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 jar
- 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