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Salt Volcano Craft


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  • Author: rosalind-chef-2
  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: 1 volcano activity 1x
  • Diet: N/A

Description

A fun and educational craft that creates a colorful volcanic eruption using common household ingredients.


Ingredients

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  • 1 cup of salt
  • 1 cup of baking soda
  • 1 cup of vinegar
  • Food coloring (various colors)
  • A small container or cup (for the ‘volcano’)
  • A tray or shallow dish (to catch spills)
  • Spoon or stir stick
  • Small measuring cups

Instructions

  1. Prepare your volcano by placing the small container upside down on the tray and surrounding it with salt.
  2. Pour baking soda into the top of the container and create a small well.
  3. Mix vinegar with food coloring in a separate cup.
  4. Slowly pour the colored vinegar into the well of baking soda and watch the eruption.
  5. Experiment with different colors and quantities for varying effects.

Notes

This project is safe for children, but supervision is recommended to prevent ingestion.

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 5 minutes
  • Category: Craft
  • Method: Crafting
  • Cuisine: N/A

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: N/A
  • Calories: N/A
  • Sugar: 0g
  • Sodium: 0mg
  • Fat: 0g
  • Saturated Fat: 0g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 0g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 0g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 0g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg