Description
A fun science experiment demonstrating the reaction between baking soda and vinegar using a balloon.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 latex balloon (any color or size)
- 1 small plastic bottle (like a used water bottle)
- 2–3 tablespoons baking soda
- ½ cup vinegar (white distilled works best)
- Optional: A few drops of food coloring
- Optional: Glitter or essential oils
Instructions
- Prepare the Balloon: Stretch the balloon gently to loosen it up. Insert a small funnel into the balloon opening. Pour 2–3 tablespoons of baking soda into the balloon. Remove the funnel and keep the balloon upright so the baking soda stays inside. Set the balloon aside carefully. Pro Tip: If you don’t have a funnel, roll a piece of paper into a cone shape and tape it. Use it as a makeshift funnel.
- Fill the Bottle: Pour ½ cup of vinegar into the plastic bottle. For added visual effect, add 3–4 drops of food coloring. You can also mix in a pinch of glitter or a drop of essential oil to enhance the experiment.
- Attach the Balloon: Stretch the balloon’s opening over the mouth of the bottle. Be sure the balloon is secure and fits snugly to prevent gas leaks. Keep the balloon tilted to the side so the baking soda doesn’t fall in yet.
Notes
- Make sure all materials are at room temperature for the best results.
- The experiment may become messy, so consider doing it in a space that is easy to clean.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Science Experiment
- Method: Reaction
- 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