Salt Volcano
Create a stunning and educational salt volcano using simple household ingredients that visually erupts with colorful 'lava'.
Ingredients
For the Volcano
- 1 wide-mouth jar 1 wide-mouth jar or glass container Use a jar that can contain the eruption.
- 1 cup 1 cup of salt Coarse salt is recommended for texture.
- 1/2 cup 1/2 cup of water Use room temperature water.
- 1 tablespoon 1 tablespoon of baking soda This will react with vinegar to create the eruption.
- various Food coloring (various colors) Choose your favorite colors for the lava.
- squirt Dish soap Helps create bubbles in the lava.
- as needed Vinegar Essential for the eruption effect.
- 1 spoon A spoon for mixing To mix the water and food coloring.
Instructions
Preparation
- Start by placing your jar on a tray or surface to catch any overflow.
- Pour in the salt until it fills about halfway up the jar.
Mixing
- In a separate bowl, mix the water and food coloring of your choice.
- Add a squirt of dish soap to the colored water and stir well.
Eruption Creation
- Pour the colored water mixture into the jar with the salt.
- Sprinkle baking soda over the top of the salt layer.
Ignition of Eruption
- Slowly pour vinegar into the jar and watch as the colored 'lava' bubbles up dramatically.
- Enjoy the sensory experience as the colors mix and the reaction occurs.
Notes
Customize colors with different food coloring combinations and try adding glitter or small rocks for added effects. Use smaller jars for mini volcanoes.