Description
Engage in a colorful world with the Melting Rainbow Science Experiment, teaching crystallization and color mixing in a fun, hands-on project perfect for all ages.
Ingredients
- Baking soda
- White vinegar
- Food coloring (various colors)
- Baking tray or shallow dish
- Mini cups or containers
- Water
- Spoon
- Oven (optional for faster drying)
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix 1 cup of baking soda with 1/2 cup of water to form a thick paste.
- Pour the paste into the baking tray to create an even layer.
- Separate small amounts of the baking soda paste into mini cups.
- Add several drops of different food coloring to each cup and mix well.
- Carefully spoon overlapping colors onto the base in the baking tray, creating a rainbow pattern.
- Slowly pour white vinegar over the colored baking soda and observe the fizzing reaction.
- Optionally, place the tray in the oven set to low heat (around 200°F) for 30 minutes to an hour to dry.
Notes
Experiment with different colors and shapes. Store the finished product in a cool, dry place.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Activity
- Method: Experimentation
- Cuisine: N/A
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 display
- Calories: 0
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg