[EDUCATION]
RELEASE YOUR MINI
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There’s no better way to experience science than by getting hands on and messy. To put that theory to the test we bravely set a team of mini Einsteins loose in the kitchen to test out a range of science experiments that can be done in your own home… all in the name of science!
MESS FACTOR:
Magic Balloon
Rainbow Volcano
Ages: 4+
Ages: 4+
YOU NEED:
YOU NEED:
Balloon ¼ cup vinegar Baking soda Clean, empty plastic bottle
Baking soda Vinegar Food colouring Glitter Dishwashing liquid Clear plastic cup or glass jar Large dish or tray
1. Stretch the balloon so it is easy to inflate. 2. Pour the vinegar into the bottle. 3. Use a funnel to fill the balloon with baking soda. 4. Stretch the balloon over the top of the bottle. 5. Quickly tip all of the baking soda into the bottle.
What is happening? If all goes well, the balloon should inflate! Mixing baking soda and vinegar causes a chemical reaction that creates carbon dioxide (CO2). The gas rises and inflates the balloon.
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MESS FACTOR:
JUL/AUG 2016
1. Stand the cup in the dish.
What is happening? The volcano is caused by the same reaction as in the Magic Balloon experiment. However this time the dishwashing liquid makes it foam rather than fizz and the glitter and colouring gives it a rainbow effect. Experiment inspiration from babbledabbledo.com
2. Half fill the cup with vinegar. 3. Add a few drops of one colour of food colouring and some glitter to the vinegar. Then add a good squeeze of dishwashing liquid and stir. 4. Add a heaped teaspoon of baking soda, stir again… and watch! 5. When the foam slows, add another spoon of baking soda. 6. To change colours, just add a tablespoon of vinegar mixed with a different colour of food colouring. Make sure you drop the coloured vinegar into the middle of the volcano.
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