Jared Lemuel (beige 2)

1. 2 tbsp Baking Soda

2. 1 cup vinegar

3. A few pumps of dishwashing liquid

4. Jar/cup with a wide mouth

5. Glove

6. Rubber band

7. Protective eyewear (just in case 😉)

What I like about my experiment? I think it is so cool when the colouring float and move.

Thks to his sister for assisting.

He had so much fun!

Materials Needed:

• Baking soda

• Vinegar

• Red food coloring for lava effect

• Aluminium Foil

• A small cup

• Regular aluminium round cake plate

• A tray to contain the mess

Instructions:

1. Build the Volcano:

   • Use cup and put in the middle of the aluminium cake plate and wrap with the aluminium foil to create the shape of a volcano around a aluminium cake plate. Make sure the aluminium cake plate is the "crater" of the volcano.

2. Prepare the Lava:

   • In a separate container, mix about 2-3 tablespoons of baking soda with a few drops of red food coloring if desired. This mixture will be your "lava."

3. Add the Lava to the Volcano:

   • Place the baking soda mixture into the cup inside the volcano.

4. Create the Eruption:

   • When you’re ready to start the eruption, pour vinegar into the cup with the baking soda mixture. The vinegar will react with the baking soda, causing it to fizz and overflow, mimicking a volcanic eruption.

5. Watch and Enjoy:

   • Watch as the mixture bubbles up and flows out of the volcano, creating an exciting eruption effect!

This experiment is not only entertaining but also a great way to illustrate basic chemical reactions to kids and science enthusiasts alike.