Description
A fun and explosive science experiment that lets kids create their very own erupting volcano inside a jar!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 clear jar or glass container
- Baking soda (about 2 tablespoons)
- Vinegar (about 1/2 cup)
- Red food coloring (for lava effect)
- Dish soap (a few drops)
- Small funnel (optional)
- Tray or towel (to catch spills)
Instructions
- Add Baking Soda: Place the baking soda into the bottom of the jar.
- Prepare Lava Mixture: In a separate cup, mix vinegar, red food coloring, and a few drops of dish soap.
- Create the Eruption: Slowly pour the vinegar mixture into the jar with baking soda. Watch the fizzy “lava” erupt and overflow!
- Repeat: Once the reaction stops, you can add more vinegar mixture to erupt again.
Notes
- Use a Tray: Perform this experiment on a tray or towel to catch spills.
- Add Soap: Dish soap makes the eruption foamier and more dramatic.
- Safety First: Supervise children during the experiment.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Science Experiment
- Method: Mixing and pouring
- 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