Fizzing Rainbow Activity

Fizzing Rainbow Activity

45-60 minutes
Ages 3-6
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steps may need help

About This Project

Make a colorful fizzing rainbow using baking soda and vinegar! This fun science activity is easy to set up and will wow you with its vibrant colors and exciting chemical reaction.

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Steps

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Mix baking soda, water, and food coloring.

In a bowl, mix 1/2 cup of baking soda with 2 tablespoons of water. Add food coloring and stir. Repeat this to make red, orange, yellow, green, blue, and purple.

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Spoon mixture into muffin tin.

Spoon each color into its own section of the mini muffin tin.

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Freeze the muffin tin.

Put the muffin tin in the freezer for about 30 minutes. This will help the colors stick together.

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Place frozen colors in a bin.

Take the colors out of the freezer. Pop the colors out of the tin and place them in a plastic bin.

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Squirt vinegar onto the colors.

Fill squeeze bottles with vinegar. Squirt the vinegar onto the colors and watch them fizz!

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I'm Angela, the creator of TeachingMama.org. I believe in making the most of every day, and love to share our hands-on learning ideas on my blog

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