Description
An engaging and colorful science experiment that blends creativity with learning about chemical reactions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup baking soda
- 1 cup white vinegar
- Food coloring (red, blue, yellow, green, etc.)
- 1 tablespoon dish soap
- Shaving cream or fluffy snow (to create the volcano)
- Tray or baking sheet (to contain the mess)
- Spoon or small cup (for measuring)
- Optional: glitter for extra sparkle
Instructions
- Create the Volcano Base: Build your volcano using shaving cream or fluffy snow on your tray and make a small hollow at the top.
- Prepare Colorful Lava: In a bowl, mix baking soda with drops of dish soap, divide into bowls, and add food coloring to each.
- Erupt the Volcano: Carefully pour each colorful baking soda mixture into the crater, then slowly add vinegar to observe the vibrant eruption!
Notes
Consider customizing colors and shapes. Supervision is recommended for younger children when handling vinegar.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Science Experiment
- Method: Hands-on Experiment
- Cuisine: N/A
Nutrition
- Serving Size: N/A
- 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