Foaming Soap Volcano Eruption
Experience an exciting and educational science activity where baking soda and vinegar create a bubbly volcanic eruption, perfect for kids and families.
Ingredients
Volcano Ingredients
- 1 cup baking soda
- 1/2 cup liquid soap (dish soap or hand soap) Ensure it foams well.
- 1/4 cup vinegar Can substitute with lemon juice.
- 1/2 cup warm water
- food coloring (various colors) Mix colors for a vibrant look.
Additional Materials
- Plastic or paper cups
- Tray or baking sheet To catch overflow.
- Spoon for mixing
Instructions
Preparation
- Lay down a tray or baking sheet to catch any overflow during the eruption.
- Gather all your materials within reach.
Mix Ingredients
- In a plastic or paper cup, add 1 cup of baking soda.
- Pour in 1/2 cup of liquid soap, and stir gently. The mixture may become thick; that's okay!
Add Colors
- Squeeze in several drops of food coloring. Feel free to mix colors for a vibrant look!
Combine with Vinegar
- In a separate cup, mix 1/4 cup of vinegar with 1/2 cup of warm water.
- Pour this vinegar mixture over the baking soda and soap mixture.
Erupt!
- Stand back and watch the volcano erupt! The reaction between the baking soda and vinegar will create a bubbly explosion of foam.
Notes
Different scents can be achieved by using scented liquid soaps. You can also add glitter for extra sparkle or change the food colors for a unique display. Scale up the quantities for bigger eruptions or multiple volcanoes.