Salt Volcano
Create a fun and engaging salt volcano that combines creativity with science, perfect for educational activities and parties.
Ingredients
For the Volcano Base
- 0.5 cup Salt For creating the volcano shape.
For the Lava Mixture
- 1 cup Baking soda Main ingredient for the eruption.
- 0.5 cup Vinegar The reactive element for the eruption.
- 1 tbsp Food coloring Optional, for colorful eruptions.
Equipment
- 1 piece Small container Like a plastic cup or glass for the volcano.
- 1 piece Tray or baking sheet To catch overflow.
- 1 spoon Spoon for mixing For combining ingredients.
Instructions
Preparation
- Choose a small cup or glass as your container and place it on a tray or baking sheet.
- Fill the container with ½ cup of salt to create the volcano base.
Create the Lava Mixture
- In a separate bowl, mix 1 cup of baking soda with food coloring until evenly distributed and crumbly.
Eruption Time!
- Spoon the colored baking soda mixture into the salt-filled container, shaping it to look like a volcano.
- Slowly pour ½ cup of vinegar over the baking soda and watch the bubbly eruption occur!
Enjoy the Show!
- Observe the bubbling eruption and consider capturing photos or videos of the event.
Notes
For varied effects, consider using glitter for the volcano base or experimenting with flavored vinegar. You can also shape the volcano using dough or clay for a more realistic look.