Balloon Baking Soda Experiment – Inflate with Science Fun!
A playful and engaging science experiment that uses baking soda and vinegar to inflate a balloon, combining creativity with chemistry.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 minute
- Total Time: 6 minutes
- Yield: 1 experiment
- Category: DIY Science Experiment
- Method: Hands-on Experimentation
- Cuisine: N/A
- Diet: N/A
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 balloon (any color)
- 2 tablespoons of baking soda (non-toxic)
- 1/2 cup of vinegar (white or apple cider)
- A plastic bottle with a narrow neck
- A funnel (optional)
Instructions
- Begin by putting the funnel into the neck of the bottle.
- Pour two tablespoons of baking soda into the bottle.
- Stretch the mouth of the balloon and fit it over the funnel.
- Slowly pour in the 1/2 cup of vinegar into the bottle without mixing yet.
- Lift the balloon off the funnel and drop the baking soda into the vinegar.
- Stand back and watch the balloon inflate as the reaction occurs!
- Enjoy the sight and sound of the experiment.
- Take a moment to appreciate the experience.
Notes
Ensure supervision when conducting this experiment with children for safety.