Description
A fun and educational hands-on science experiment that creates a mini-volcanic eruption using simple household ingredients.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1–2 tablespoons baking soda
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 1/4 cup vinegar
- Food coloring (optional)
- Small container or cup
- Plate or tray (to catch spills)
- Spoon or stir stick
Instructions
- Prepare Your Volcano: Place the small container or cup on a plate or tray to catch overflow. In the container, mix baking soda and salt.
- Add Color (Optional): Drop a few drops of food coloring into the mixture.
- Create the Eruption: Slowly pour vinegar into the container with the baking soda and salt and watch the fizz and foam.
- Observe and Discuss: Note the bubbling action and discuss the chemical reaction involved.
Notes
Feel free to experiment with different colors and ingredients for varied eruptions and have fun exploring scientific concepts!
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Science Experiment
- Method: Mixing
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 eruption
- 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