Description
A fun science experiment that simulates a volcanic eruption using simple household ingredients.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 small jar or clear plastic bottle
- 2 tablespoons baking soda
- 1/4 cup vinegar
- Optional: Food coloring
- Optional: A few drops of dish soap
Instructions
- Place the jar on a tray to catch any spills.
- Add approximately 2 tablespoons of baking soda into the bottom of the jar.
- If desired, enhance with food coloring or a drop of dish soap.
- Slowly pour 1/4 cup of vinegar into the jar and watch the eruption begin!
- Observe and discuss the reaction that takes place.
Notes
- You can use lemon juice or any other household acid instead of vinegar.
- For a fizzier eruption, try using carbonated soda.
- Adding dish soap will create a longer-lasting foam.
- Incorporate glitter or eco-friendly confetti for added visual effect.
- Warm vinegar can enhance the reaction.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: No cooking required
- Category: Science Experiment
- Method: Hands-on experiment
- 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