Unforeseen Chemical Reaction in Household Experiment Causes Bag to Detonate
Get ready for a summer filled with science fun as we explore a series of easy and engaging experiments suitable for kids. Each Thursday this summer, join Erica from What Do We Do All Day? for a free Summer Science Camp, where you'll find a variety of science experiments, including the popular exploding baggie experiment.
The exploding baggie science experiment is a thrilling variation of the classic baking soda and vinegar reaction. To perform this experiment, you'll need a sandwich bag, a tissue, 3 tablespoons of baking soda, 1/4 cup of water, 1/2 cup of vinegar, and optional liquid watercolors or food coloring. First, add the water, vinegar, and coloring to the bag, then unfold a tissue and add the baking soda to its center, folding it into a little square. Place the tissue with baking soda inside the bag, quickly re-seal it, and stand back to watch as the pressure from the carbon dioxide buildup eventually causes the bag to "explode".
This experiment is suitable for kids due to its fun and easy nature, and the frequent possibility of an explosion. However, it's essential to perform the experiment outside or in a place that can get messy to avoid damage.
If you're looking for more science experiments, head over to the Super Cool Science Experiments for Kids page, where you'll find a wealth of activities that kids will enjoy. Some of our favourites include the lava lamp experiment, surface tension with black pepper, balloon rocket, magic milk experiment, dancing raisins, and the cold and hot air balloon experiment.
These activities are safe, use household materials, and engage kids with hands-on observation of scientific principles like chemical reactions, surface tension, gas production, density, and physics. They provide a range of sensory and kinetic experiences similar to the excitement of the exploding baggie experiment.
To see what they made this week, visit the Super Cool Science Experiments for Kids page. The experiments are available each Thursday, so be sure to check back regularly for new and exciting science activities. Happy experimenting!
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- Next to the thrill of the exploding baggie experiment, the lava lamp experiment is another captivating science activity found on the Super Cool Science Experiments for Kids page.
- For those interested in the realm of health-and-wellness and fitness-and-exercise, the dancing raisins experiment can offer a fun and accessible way to introduce scientific principles.
- To expand one's education-and-self-development and learn more about chemical reactions and gas production, the cold and hot air balloon experiment awaits exploration on the Super Cool Science Experiments for Kids page.
