GRAND RAPIDS, Mich The old volcano experiment is a classic - using a model volcano, combine baking soda and vinegar to get an eruption. In this experiment, we'll use the product of that eruption to inflate a balloon.

INFLATABLE BALLOON WITH BAKING SODA AND VINEGAR

*Caution! Have an adult help mix the ingredients or this could get messy!

Items you'll need:

Procedure

How it works

Baking soda and vinegar react because baking soda is a base while vinegar is an acid. The combination causes the ingredients to break down, making carbon dioxide and water. The carbon dioxide rises and fills the balloon.

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