Balloon Baking Soda Experiment
A fun hands-on science project demonstrating the reaction between baking soda and vinegar, perfect for kids and educational activities.
Ingredients
Materials for Experiment
- 1 balloon 1 balloon
- 1 tablespoon 1 tablespoon of baking soda
- 1 cup 1 cup of vinegar
- 1 unit A plastic bottle or jar
- 1 unit Funnel (optional) Optional for easier pouring
- 1 unit Measuring spoons
- 1 unit Food coloring (optional) For colorful effects
Instructions
Preparation
- Using the funnel, add 1 tablespoon of baking soda into the balloon.
- If you don’t have a funnel, carefully stretch the opening of the balloon and pour the baking soda directly into it.
Setup
- Pour 1 cup of vinegar into your plastic bottle or jar.
- If you want to add color, mix in a few drops of food coloring with the vinegar.
Attachment
- Carefully stretch the opening of the balloon over the neck of the bottle without letting any baking soda fall inside yet.
- Ensure the balloon is secured and ready to release the baking soda.
Reaction
- Lift the balloon, allowing the baking soda to fall into the vinegar.
- Watch the reaction occur as the balloon begins to inflate due to carbon dioxide gas production.
Explore
- Once the balloon is inflated, gently shake the bottle to mix the ingredients further.
- Feel the balloon – it’s cool to the touch due to the endothermic reaction!
Notes
For variations, try different amounts of baking soda or vinegar, or use other acids like lemon juice. Layer food coloring for different effects. It's safe but supervise young children.