We’ve been having more Elf themed Christmas science fun this week with this Fizzy Elf Laboratory.
Fizzy Elf Laboratory
What you’ll need:
Test tube holder
Baking Soda ( Bicarbonate of Soda )
Vinegar
Red and Green food colouring
Glitter – optional
Funnel
Safety note:
Children should wear safety goggles to prevent vinegar getting in little eyes.
Instructions
Use a funnel to neatly add a teaspoon of baking soda to each test tube.
Add a few drops of food colouring and some glitter.
Get ready for the fizz
Add a few drops of vinegar to each test tube and watch it fizz!!
Why does this happen?
Vinegar (an acid) and bicarbonate of soda ( an alkali ) react together to neutralise each other. This reaction releases carbon dioxide, a gas, which is the bubbles you see, this mixed with the food colouring makes a lovely foam!
Extension tasks
What could you add to make the foam thicker?
What happens if you use more or less baking soda?
Why does this happen?
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