Elephant Toothpaste Experiment
A fun and engaging DIY science experiment that creates a foamy eruption using common household ingredients. Perfect for families and mindful creators.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 1 large foam eruption
- Category: DIY Science Experiment
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: N/A
- Diet: N/A
Ingredients
Scale
- 16 ounces of hydrogen peroxide (3% solution)
- 1 tablespoon of yeast
- 3 tablespoons of warm water
- Liquid dish soap
- Food coloring (optional)
- A clean plastic bottle or jar
- A baking tray
- A funnel (optional)
Instructions
- Start by preparing your workspace. Lay down a baking tray to catch any overflow.
- Pour 16 ounces of hydrogen peroxide into a clean plastic bottle.
- Add a few drops of liquid dish soap to the bottle.
- If desired, add a few drops of food coloring.
- In a small bowl, combine 1 tablespoon of yeast with 3 tablespoons of warm water and stir until smooth.
- Using a funnel, pour the yeast mixture into the bottle with the hydrogen peroxide mixture.
- Step back and watch as the foam erupts!
- Enjoy the visual delight of the bubbling foam.
- Consider exploring the texture of the foam by touching it.
Notes
The foam may settle over time, and it is advisable to document the experience through photographs.