Description
A fun and colorful science experiment that teaches kids about chemical reactions through a mesmerizing display.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup white sugar
- Vinegar
- Food coloring (various colors)
- Baking tray or shallow dish
- Small cups or containers
- Spoon or dropper
- Safety goggles (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the area by choosing a workspace that’s easy to clean and laying down newspaper or a plastic cover.
- Create sugar bases by measuring and spreading 1 cup of white sugar evenly on the baking tray.
- Add color by scooping food coloring into small cups and using a dropper to add it to the sugar, mixing to create colorful clumps.
- Initiate the reaction by pouring a small amount of vinegar over the colorful sugar and observing the bubbling and fizzing effect.
- Cleanup by disposing of the mixture responsibly and wiping down the workspace.
Notes
Customize colors with different food coloring combinations or add glitter for extra fun.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Science Experiment
- Method: Hands-on Experiment
- Cuisine: N/A
Nutrition
- Serving Size: N/A
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg