Description
A fun and educational DIY volcano eruption experiment that kids can easily create and enjoy watching.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 small jar or clear plastic bottle
- 2 tablespoons baking soda
- 1/4 cup vinegar
- 1 tablespoon water
- Optional: Dish soap for added foamy texture
- Optional: Food coloring to mimic lava
- Optional: Small funnel
- A tray or large dish to catch the eruption
Instructions
- Place your jar or bottle in the center of a tray to catch all the fizzy fun.
- Spoon or funnel 2 tablespoons of baking soda into your container.
- Add a drop or two of dish soap for an extra bubbly eruption (optional).
- A few drops of red, orange, or neon food coloring really sells the lava effect (optional).
- In a separate cup, mix 1/4 cup vinegar with 1 tablespoon of water.
- Pour the vinegar-water mixture into your volcano and watch the magic happen!
Notes
- This experiment is safe and suitable for children.
- Always supervise children during the experiment.
- You can experiment with different colors and quantities to see how the eruption changes.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: Immediate (eruption time)
- Category: Science Experiment
- Method: Hands-on activity
- 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