Description
Engage creativity and learn about chemistry with this vibrant and fun DIY project that creates a fizzy eruption.
Ingredients
Scale
- Clear glass jar or plastic container
- 2 tablespoons baking soda
- 1 cup white vinegar
- Various colors of food coloring
- 1 tablespoon dish soap
- Funnel (optional)
- Tablecloth or tray for easy cleanup
Instructions
- Prepare your workspace by laying down a tablecloth or using a tray to catch any overflow. Gather all your materials for easy access.
- Use a funnel to pour 2 tablespoons of baking soda into the jar or container.
- Add 1 tablespoon of dish soap to the baking soda and stir gently to combine, creating a thicker mixture.
- Drop in your chosen food coloring for a fun twist, mixing colors for a more vibrant eruption.
- Slowly pour in 1 cup of vinegar into the jar. Stand back and watch as a colorful, fizzy eruption occurs.
- Observe how the mixture bubbles and erupts from the jar, listening to the fizzing sound and watching the colors blend.
Notes
Consider adding edible glitter for sparkle, experimenting with different colors, container shapes, or adding essential oils for scent.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: DIY Project
- Method: Experimentation
- Cuisine: Science Activity
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 activity
- 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