Description
Watch a balloon magically inflate using baking soda and vinegar in this fun and educational science experiment for kids.
Ingredients
1 balloon (any color)
1 small plastic bottle (e.g. water bottle)
2–3 tablespoons baking soda
½ cup vinegar
Funnel or paper cone
Optional: food coloring, glitter, or essential oils
Instructions
Use a funnel to add baking soda to a balloon.
Pour vinegar into a small bottle and add food coloring (optional).
Stretch the balloon over the bottle opening.
Lift the balloon to release baking soda into the vinegar.
Watch the balloon inflate from the chemical reaction!
Notes
Be careful not to spill the baking soda when filling the balloon. Add glitter or essential oils for a fun sensory twist. Great for a science fair or classroom project!
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Science Activity
- Method: Chemical Reaction
- Cuisine: Educational
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 balloon experiment
- Calories: N/A
- Sugar: N/A
- Sodium: N/A
- Fat: N/A
- Saturated Fat: N/A
- Unsaturated Fat: N/A
- Trans Fat: N/A
- Carbohydrates: N/A
- Fiber: N/A
- Protein: N/A
- Cholesterol: N/A
Keywords: baking soda experiment, balloon science, vinegar and baking soda, STEM for kids, DIY balloon activity