Description
A vibrant and engaging science experiment that explores the interplay of ice, salt, and color, perfect for kids and adults.
Ingredients
- Ice cube trays
- Water
- Food coloring (multiple colors)
- Salt
- Large shallow pan or tray
- Spoons (for mixing)
- Safety goggles (optional)
- Dropper (optional, for precise coloring)
Instructions
- Fill ice cube trays with water.
- Add drops of food coloring to each compartment, mixing for desired color intensity.
- Freeze the trays for several hours until solid.
- Once frozen, remove the ice cubes from the trays.
- Arrange the colorful ice cubes in a large shallow pan or tray.
- Sprinkle salt generously over the ice cubes.
- Watch closely as the salt begins to react with the ice, causing it to crack and melt.
- Listen for the crackling and see how the colors start to blend.
- Use a dropper to add more water if you want to create a slick, colorful puddle beneath the ice.
- Use your spoons to mix the ice and colors.
- Experiment with different amounts of salt and observe the differences.
Notes
Try using flavored drink mixes instead of food coloring for a scented twist or add glitter for extra sparkle.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Activity
- Method: Experimentation
- Cuisine: Not Applicable
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 experiment
- 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