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Rainbow Foam Experiment


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  • Author: rosalind-chef-2
  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: Multiple servings
  • Diet: N/A

Description

A fun and colorful science experiment that creates vibrant foam using simple ingredients, perfect for kids and adults.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 cup baking soda
  • 1 cup white vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons liquid dish soap
  • Food coloring (variety of colors)
  • A large bowl or tray
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Plastic spoons (for stirring)
  • A dropper or pipette (optional for precise color application)

Instructions

  1. Prepare your workspace by clearing a flat surface and laying down a protective covering like newspaper or plastic.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the baking soda and dish soap, stirring gently until blended.
  3. In separate small bowls, add a few drops of food coloring to the vinegar.
  4. Slowly drizzle the colored vinegar into the baking soda mixture and watch the foaming reaction.
  5. Use spoons to mix the foam and create patterns or let it grow naturally.

Notes

Customize scents with essential oils and experiment with neon or pastel food colors. Adjust dish soap amount for thicker or thinner foam.

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 5 minutes
  • Category: Science Experiment
  • Method: Mixing
  • Cuisine: N/A

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: Variable
  • 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