Description
A fun and educational salt volcano science experiment that teaches chemistry through a colorful eruption using simple kitchen ingredients.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon baking soda
- 2 tablespoons salt
- 1/4 cup white vinegar
- Food coloring (optional)
- Small container or cup
- Tray or large dish
- Spoon or stirrer
Instructions
- Find a suitable area and place the small container in the center of the tray.
- In the small container, mix 1 tablespoon of baking soda and 2 tablespoons of salt.
- Optionally, add a few drops of food coloring and stir gently.
- Slowly pour 1/4 cup of vinegar into the container with the salt mixture.
- Allow the creation to settle and then dispose of the materials. Rinse the tray and container with water.
Notes
This experiment is safe when conducted under adult supervision. Try different salts and add scents or glitters for variations.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: Immediate reaction
- 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