Description
Create an impressive salt volcano that erupts, mimicking a volcanic explosion while teaching basic chemical reactions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup of salt
- 1 cup of baking soda
- 1 cup of vinegar
- Food coloring (optional)
- Small cup or container for the volcanic structure
- Spoon for mixing
- Tray or large dish to contain any overflow
Instructions
- Prepare the Volcano Structure: Use your small cup or container to form the base of your volcano. You can mold it using playdough, clay, or leave it as is.
- Mix the Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, combine 1 cup of salt and 1 cup of baking soda. Stir well until thoroughly mixed.
- Add Color (Optional): If using food coloring, add a few drops to the dry mixture and mix until the color is evenly distributed.
- Fill the Volcano: Carefully pour the salt-baking soda mixture into your container to fill it.
- Create the Eruption: Pour 1 cup of vinegar slowly over the salt mixture and watch the eruption!
Notes
Try adding essential oils for custom scents or varying food colorings for a vibrant eruption. The mixture is easily cleaned up with water.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Educational Activity
- Method: DIY Experiment
- Cuisine: N/A
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