@lioni.little.toyl: Balloon Baking Soda Experiment Ingredients: 1. 1 balloon (any color) 2. 1 small plastic bottle (an empty water bottle works well) 3. 2–3 tablespoons baking soda 4. 1/2 cup vinegar 5. Small funnel or paper cone 6. Optional: food coloring or glitter for extra fun Directions: 1. Use a funnel or roll a piece of paper into a cone shape to carefully pour 2–3 tablespoons of baking soda into the deflated balloon. Once filled, set the balloon aside gently. 2. Take the plastic bottle and pour in 1/2 cup of vinegar. If you want, add a few drops of food coloring or a sprinkle of glitter for an extra fun visual effect. 3. Carefully stretch the open end of the balloon over the mouth of the bottle, making sure the seal is tight. This prevents any baking soda from spilling out. 4. Once the balloon is securely attached, lift the balloon upright so that the baking soda inside the balloon falls into the vinegar in the bottle. You will see bubbling and fizzing as a reaction occurs, causing the balloon to inflate. 5. Observe the reaction closely and discuss what is happening. Watch how the chemical reaction between the vinegar and baking soda creates carbon dioxide gas, which fills the balloon. Tips & Variations: 1. Try experimenting with different amounts of baking soda and vinegar to see how it affects the size of the balloon and the intensity of the reaction. 2. You can also change the types of vinegar (such as apple cider vinegar or white vinegar) to see if it makes a difference in the reaction. Enjoy 🩷. #lionilittletoysland #ScienceFun #experiment #DIY #diyfun
