Description
Experience a colorful explosion while learning about density and chemical reactions with this fun Rainbow Eruption Jar activity, perfect for all ages.
Ingredients
- Clear glass or plastic jar (with a lid)
- Water
- Vegetable oil
- Food coloring (various colors)
- Baking soda
- Vinegar
- Funnel (optional)
- Measuring spoons
- Stirring stick or spoon
Instructions
- Fill your jar about one-third full with water.
- Add several drops of food coloring to the water and stir lightly.
- Slowly pour vegetable oil into the jar until it’s nearly full.
- In a separate small bowl, mix a few tablespoons of baking soda with a little water to create a paste.
- Using the funnel, add the baking soda paste to the jar.
- Pour vinegar into the jar slowly and watch for a bubbly eruption.
- Enjoy the colorful eruption and take notes on the reaction.
Notes
Customize colors, experiment with layering, and substitute ingredients for varied effects. Supervise younger kids closely.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Educational Activity
- Method: Experimentation
- Cuisine: N/A
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