Monday, October 15, 2012

~Inflating a balloon with vinegar & baking soda~

   This was one of the boys most favorite experiments we've done yet! They wanted to do it over and over again. Next time we will definitely buy the bigger balloons, since the smaller ones didn't take much time at all to blow up.


     All you need is one 16oz plastic bottle, a funnel, half a cup of vinegar, one tablespoon of baking soda, and a balloon.


   First we took the plastic bottle and used the funnel to help pour in the baking soda. Then we used the funnel again to add the vinegar. After that we very quickly placed the balloon around the top of the bottle and voila, the balloon starts to inflate immediately.


   If you have the bigger balloons it would be easier to pour the baking soda into the balloon, then place the balloon on top of the water bottle. After you've done that just lift the balloon upright to add the baking soda and the reaction will begin.







Pin It Now!

No comments:

Post a Comment

counter