Description
A fun and educational volcano eruption experiment using common household items to demonstrate chemical reactions.
Ingredients
- 1-2 tablespoons baking soda
- 1/2 cup vinegar
- 1 tablespoon dish soap
- Food coloring (optional)
- Small bottle or container (to serve as the volcano)
- Tray or large dish (to catch spills)
- Water (for mixing, if needed)
Instructions
- Prepare the volcano by placing your small bottle or container on a tray or large dish.
- Make the lava mixture by adding 1-2 tablespoons of baking soda into the bottle. Optionally add 1 tablespoon of dish soap and a few drops of food coloring for effect.
- In a separate cup, measure out 1/2 cup of vinegar and mix in extra food coloring if desired.
- Pour the vinegar into the bottle containing the baking soda mixture and step back to watch the eruption!
Notes
For added fun, mix in glitter for a sparkling effect and experiment with different container shapes for varied eruption results.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Educational
- Method: Hands-on Science Experiment
- Cuisine: N/A