Description
Create a captivating lightning storm effect inside a jar using simple ingredients.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 clear glass or plastic jar with lid
- Water
- Vegetable oil
- Alka-Seltzer tablets or any fizzing tablets
- Flashlight or small LED light (optional)
- Blue and yellow food coloring
- Dropper or spoon
- Funnel (optional)
Instructions
- Fill the Jar: Begin by filling your jar about one-third of the way with water.
- Add the Oil: Slowly pour in the vegetable oil until the jar is nearly full.
- Add Color: Using a dropper or spoon, add a few drops of blue and yellow food coloring into the water layer.
- Create the Storm: Break an Alka-Seltzer tablet into smaller pieces and drop them into the jar.
- Light It Up (Optional): Shine a flashlight or small LED light through the side of the jar.
- Observe and Enjoy: Watch the captivating storm unfold before your eyes.
Notes
- The reaction will produce fizz and bubbles that resemble a thunderstorm.
- The colored water will mimic stormy skies.
- This experiment is a blend of science and art.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: N/A
- Category: Science Experiment
- Method: DIY Craft
- 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