Description
A fun and colorful science experiment using baking soda and vinegar that resembles fireworks in a jar.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large mason jar or clear glass jar
- 1/4 cup baking soda
- 1 cup white vinegar
- 3–4 tablespoons warm water
- 3–4 different colors of food coloring
- 2 tablespoons dish soap
- Optional: glitter or confetti for sparkle
Instructions
- Place the mason jar on a tray or a protected surface to catch any overflow from the reaction.
- Pour 1/4 cup of baking soda into the jar carefully to avoid spills.
- Add 2 tablespoons of dish soap to the jar.
- Pour in a few tablespoons of warm water and stir gently to mix all the ingredients together until you have a smooth, consistent mixture.
- Squeeze a few drops of different colors of food coloring directly onto the surface of the mixture in the jar—try to distribute them evenly but do not stir them in.
- If you want some extra sparkle, sprinkle in a bit of glitter or confetti on top of the mixture.
- Slowly pour in the vinegar into the jar and watch as the colorful, fizzy reaction erupts inside, resembling fireworks.
Notes
- For a more vibrant display, try using neon or gel food coloring, as they often produce richer colors.
- Experiment with different amounts of vinegar to see how it affects the intensity and duration of the fizzing reaction. More vinegar typically results in a bigger eruption.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: N/A
- Category: Science Experiment
- Method: Mixing and Reacting
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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