Monday, August 11, 2008

solid+liquid=gas


we did a little non-toxic chemistry experiment. One that I do frequently when I clean, actually. the boys mixed baking soda and vinegar to see what would happen. while this is non-toxic, It can be messy, so we went outside in case of "explosion".


Instructions:


  • Using a funnel, put 1 Tbsp. baking soda in a latex balloon.

  • again using the funnel, pour 1C. white vinegar into a clean 20oz soda bottle.

  • place the opening of the balloon over the neck of the bottle while keeping the balloon itself to the side - keeping the baking soda in.

  • have your child keep one hand on the neck of the bottle and lift the balloon up with the other.

  • watch as the solid dissolves in the liquid and the reaction makes a gas that bubbles, fizzes and blows up the balloon!

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