Description
A fun and engaging science experiment to create a mini volcanic eruption using simple ingredients from your pantry.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup baking soda (the “lava” base)
- 1 cup vinegar (the eruption hero!)
- 2 tbsp dish soap (for extra foam!)
- Food coloring (red/orange = lava vibes!)
- Small jar or cup (your volcano crater)
- Tray (to catch the epic mess)
Instructions
- Build Your Volcano: Mix baking soda + dish soap in the jar.
- Color the Lava: Add 5-10 drops food coloring (bonus: layer colors for rainbow lava!).
- The BIG Moment: Slowly pour in vinegar—stand back as foam explodes out!
- Repeat & Experiment: Try adjusting amounts: More vinegar = bigger eruption!
Notes
- Why it works: Baking soda (base) + vinegar (acid) = carbon dioxide bubbles!
- Mess-free hack: Do this outside or in a bathtub.
- Next-level fun: Add glitter to the lava or build a clay volcano around the jar!
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Science Experiment
- Method: Cold Mix
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