Baking Soda and Vinegar Balloon Experiment
A fun and educational science experiment that highlights the chemical reaction between baking soda and vinegar, resulting in an inflated balloon.
Ingredients
Materials Needed
- 1 balloon 1 balloon Choose a standard-sized balloon.
- 2 tablespoons 2 tablespoons of baking soda Ensure it's fresh for the best reaction.
- 1/2 cup 1/2 cup of vinegar White vinegar works best.
- 1 optional A funnel (optional) Helps pour baking soda into the balloon.
- 1 container A plastic bottle or container Ensure it's narrow enough to hold the balloon.
- as needed drops Food coloring (optional) Makes the experiment visually interesting.
Instructions
Preparation
- Pour 1/2 cup of vinegar into the plastic bottle or container.
- To make it more visually exciting, add a few drops of food coloring to the vinegar.
- Use the funnel to carefully pour 2 tablespoons of baking soda into the balloon.
Experiment
- Once the baking soda is inside the balloon, gently place the balloon around the bottle’s neck without letting the contents fall in yet.
- When you’re ready, lift the balloon to let the baking soda fall into the vinegar.
- Observe as the balloon inflates, showcasing the carbon dioxide gas created from the reaction.
Notes
Safe for children with adult supervision. Avoid ingesting the substances involved. Consider varying the amounts of baking soda and vinegar to see how it affects the reaction.