Sep 26, 2014 i wanted to find out if baking soda, coke, and poprocks can blow up a balloon. The subject of the experiment is the wellknown diet coke and mentos reaction. Its a must save homemade science experiment for fizzing baking soda and vinegar science all year long. Mar 21, 2015 this outrageously fun candy science experiment is one kids will ask for over and over again. Step 2 using paper funnel, pour baking soda into the balloon. The graduated cylinder will be filled with water then placed. Baking soda and vinegar balloons one little project. I put the balloon over the mouth of the bottle and then c dumped in the baking soda. Pop rocks start out like any other candy sugar that is heated up. As many of you know, we love fizzy and exploding science experiments around here. Pop rocks science exploring viscosity with pop rocks. Mixing pop rocks and soda lets you discover the secret behind the famous.
Pop rocks experiment kendall simmons, brielle benedetto, caitlin kask objectives materials variables constant. Step 3 with out spilling the baking soda, put balloon on the bottles mouth piece. Which one do you think would work best to inflate the balloon. Baking soda and vinegar balloon experiment science. Since they are only 4 and 2 years old, they couldnt appreciate the reasoning for this, like an older child would. Will eating pop rocks and drinking soda make your stomach explode. Use a piece of string or yarn to measure the expansion of the balloon. This activity was inspired by steve spanglers pop rocks expander science. This experiment illustrates how pop rocks candy, when poured into a clear soda, inflates a balloon because of the gas.
My hypothesis is that the acid and chemicals in vinegar acetic acid and the chemicals in baking soda sodium bicarbonate when mixed will cause a reaction that will inflate the balloon. I asked would pop rocks and drinking soda explode your stomach. Pop rock science experiment for kids 123 homeschool 4 me. Open the sealed bottle of soda, and carefully place the balloon s mouth over the soda s mouth. When the balloon stops growing, measure how wide the balloon is with a. Place a balloon over the hole of funnel and pour 1 package of pop rocks into the balloon. The effect was instantaneous and the balloon quickly inflated as the bicarbonate baking soda reacted with the acetic acid in the vinegar making carbon dioxide. I think the pop rocks will make the balloon blow up because the pop rocks pop in our mouths due to the moisture and create carbon dioxide, so i think it will do the same with the coke. Creating a reaction between baking soda and vinegar is a classic science experiment that kids of all ages love to watch. Students pour a small amount of pop rocks candy into three bowls, and then add soda acidic, water almost neutral, and dishwashing liquid base. The baking soda and the vinegar create an acidbase reaction and the two chemicals work together to create a gas, carbon dioxide gasses need a lot of room to spread out and the. Partially insert the black balloon into the clear balloon.
Exactly 30 seconds after cap release, students pour balloon contents into soda bottle and wait for balloon to expand. In this chemistry demonstration, well explore how pop rocks work and how the unique makeup of this candy can be combined with soda to blow up a balloon. The poprocks sod aand mentos video is finally here. Apr 24, 2017 combine quick science and balloon play with our easy to set up chemistry for kids. Baking soda and vinegar balloon experiment for kids. Put the opening of the balloon around the opening of the soda be careful not to let any of the pop rocks get inside the soda at this point repeat steps 25 for the room temperature soda. We used small bottles, so an individual packet of candy was fine. When the pop rocks are dropped into the soda, some of the gas in the soda collects in gazillions of bubbles on microscopic nucleation sites imperfections, dents, bumps on. This activity is awesome because it involves candy, balloons, and soda the perfect kid pleasing combination. Answer your experiment question and state whether your hypothesis was correct or incorrect when baking soda reacts with vinegar, a chemical reaction occurs, which released carbon dioxide and inflated the balloon. How do poprocks react differently in different types of liquids. If you havent had them before, they are an awesome experience for everyone. Step 6 watch in amazement as the balloon magically inflates. If i pour a bag of pop rocks into a soda with a balloon over it then, the balloon will blow up and expand.
Oct 17, 2015 inflate a balloon using poprocks and soda come explore with the wild adventure girls and watch their balloon blow up with pop rocks and soda in their fun new science experiment for kids. Todays science experiment is super simple that should capture your kids attention like it did mine you can see it on their faces in the pictures below. After doing my experiment, my results were that when vinegar mixes with baking soda the reaction will cause the gas particles to inflate the balloon on its own. They will do this because of the different chemicals acting with the carbon dioxide in the poprocks. Did an experiment for science class that involved putting pop rocks in soda and seeing if the balloons would fill up with gas. Sep 03, 2015 the poprocks sod aand mentos video is finally here. Try pop rock science experiment for kids for fun today. When the pop rocks are dropped into the soda, some carbon dioxide is able to escape and, because the carbon dioxide gas has no where to go in the bottle, it rises into the balloon. In this experiment, the properties of the reaction of poprocks and soda will be observed. Those fluids with a higher water content yielded better results.
Balloon pop rocks experiment entertain kids on a dime blog. Open the cold soda and record the initial temperature. Mar 16, 2010 carefully fit the balloon over the bottle opening be careful not to drop the baking soda into the vinegar yet. Open the sealed bottle of soda, and carefully place the balloons mouth over the sodas mouth. I think the poprocks will make the balloon blow up because the poprocks pop in our mouths due to the moisture and create carbon dioxide, so i. Carefully place the balloon on the cap and pinch the balloon so the pop rocks do not fall out. Pop rocks and soda science fair project danger digs it. After the balloon is attached, you can lift up on the balloon to allow all of the pop rocks to fall into the soda. The answer is wont explode your stomach, but it will make you burp a lot. After doing my experiment, my results were that when vinegar mixes with baking soda the reaction will cause the gas particles to inflate the balloon on.
The text in this article is licensed under the creative commonslicense attribution 4. Simultaneously flip up the balloons so the pop rocks. Pop rocks balloon experimentwhat youll needplastic bottle of sodapack of pop. Test out this balloon baking soda science activity. Mystery balloon pop experiments steve spangler science. Powered by create your own unique website with customizable templates. What a cool experience, and we can turn it into a pop rocks science activity too.
It seemed the soda reacted with the pop rocks in such a big way that the soda filled the balloon and it wasnt all gas, which was a let down. Inflate a balloon using poprocks and soda and mentos. I put pop rocks in a balloon and then, dump them in the soda. Mix some water with the bicarbonate of soda, i used a whole packet of bicarbonate of soda and just added water slowly until i had a very thick paste type mixture. Carbonation used to blow up a balloon as a science project. Balloon blow up carbon dioxide experiment pop rocks, soda. Pop rocks, the quintessential candy known for popping and fizzing when placed in your mouth, are an internet video sensation thanks to a science experiment with soda. And, if were being honest, pop rocks are one of the greatest candies of all time. Watch as the co 2 gas produced by the chemical reaction between the acetic acid in the vinegar and the sodium bicarbonate baking soda blows up the balloon. Pop rock science experiment for kids summer science. The soda, a carbonated liquid to begin with, contains lots of pressurized co 2. Jul 10, 2015 as pop rocks dissolve they release a pressurized gas called carbon dioxide which makes the popping noise.
Sep 05, 2015 carefully pour half to the whole bag of pop rocks into the balloon. Rumors persisted that eating pop rocks and drinking soda would cause a persons stomach to boil and explode. In this science fair project, kids observe the expansion of liquids when frozen and determine if some liquids expand more than others in the freezing process. Jan 29, 20 and, if were being honest, pop rocks are one of the greatest candies of all time. When pop rocks are added to soda in a bottle, the soda shoots into the air like a geyser. In the selfinflating balloon science experiment, kids will learn which chemical reaction is the best at inflating balloons. Let the heavy end of the balloon dangle, so no baking soda goes in the bottle. In this video i show you how to inflate a balloon using just poprocks soda and mentos. Use soda and candy to create some spectacular science experiments.
Using the funnel, fill an uninflated balloon with a package of pop rocks. Supplies one set for each girl, or small group of girls poprocks. Science projects that have to do with pop rocks sciencing. Inflate a balloon using poprocks and soda come explore with the wild adventure girls and watch their balloon blow up with pop rocks and soda in their fun new science experiment for kids. Interactions of pop rocks and liquids an experiment on stem planets website allows students to explore the interactions between pop rocks and liquids with varying degrees of acidity. I think the poprocks will make the balloon blow up because the poprocks pop in our mouths due to the moisture and create carbon dioxide, so i think it will do the same with the coke. The way this experiment works is by creating carbon dioxide from a chemical reaction between the baking soda and lemon juice. An experiment on stem planets website allows students to explore the interactions between pop rocks and liquids with varying degrees of acidity. Sep 04, 2015 lift the balloon so that it is completely upright allowing all of the baking soda to fall into the vinegar. Pop rocks expander candy science sick science experiments. Diy blowing up giant balloon baking soda and vinegar experiment easy science experiments for kids. We used household ingredients that we already had so it was super easy to put together. You dump a few of the tiny pebbles onto your tongue and, in an instant, they begin fizzing, popping, and snapping.
When the pop rocks are dropped into the soda, some of the gas in the soda collects in gazillions of bubbles on microscopic nucleation sites imperfections, dents, bumps on the candy. Observe the chemical reaction and effect on the balloon. This activity is awesome because it involves candy, balloons, and sodathe perfect kid pleasing combination. Blow up the black balloon until it is about half the size of the clear balloon and tie off the black balloon. Data conclusions tell why your experiment ended up the way it did. Inflate a balloon using poprocks and soda and mentos safe. They will do this because of the different chemicals acting with the carbon dioxide in the pop rocks. Weve actually used the mixture in a few different science experiments ourselves including our green themed experiment and our soda bottle speed boats but adding a balloon to the mix just ups the fun factor and makes it seem like a brand new experiment all over again. Spooky pop rocks and soda experiment candy experiments. How does the balloon blowup science experiment work. Balloon blow up carbon dioxide experiment pop rocks, soda and.
A deflated balloon work cited independent variable. This is a great experiment to teach kids about chemical reactions, and gasses. Carefully pour half to the whole bag of pop rocks into the balloon. As pop rocks dissolve they release a pressurized gas called carbon dioxide which makes the popping noise. Lift the balloon so that it is completely upright allowing all of the baking soda to fall into the vinegar. In addition to observing the reaction of the carbon. The easiest way to get an entire package of pop rocks into a balloon is to use a. After my experiment it seems i didnt get the best results, but it was what i expected. So, it might come as no surprise that we have come up with a twist on a.
Oct 17, 2014 todays science experiment is super simple that should capture your kids attention like it did mine you can see it on their faces in the pictures below. Carefully pick the balloon head up and allow pop rocks to slide into the bottle. When you mix pop rocks with soda, the carbon dioxide in both the soda and the pop rocks is released. The gas begins to expand in the bottle and starts to inflate the balloon. Pop rocks and soda science experiment homeschool hopscotch. Open the bottle of soda and attach the balloon, but do not let the pop rocks fall into the soda just yet. If you use a glass instead of a soda bottle, prepare for a mess and wear safety glasses. These baking soda and vinegar balloons were a really simple experiment.
Step 1 carefully pour vinegar into the plastic bottle. Students release cap of soda bottle and place balloon onto soda bottle without pouring balloon contents into soda bottle. When baking soda and vinegar are mixed together, it creates a gas called carbon dioxide. This activity was inspired by steve spanglers pop rocks expander science activity. Carefully fit the balloon over the bottle opening be careful not to drop the baking soda into the vinegar yet. Lift the balloon, and shake the baking soda into the bottle so that it mixes with the vinegar in the bottle.
Predict how big the balloon will get when the pop rocks mix with the. Science fair draft a loudoun county public schools. Combine exploring the 5 senses with a simple pop rocks science activity complete with printable science journal page. We found it easier just to buy them from amazon as many stores dont have pop rocks in stock any more balloons 1 balloon for each bottle of soda soda 1 liter bottle you may want to try several different ones and have kids hypothesize which one will work best. In chemistry, we call the reaction between the pop rocks and soda a physical. Other candies mixed into soda do not cause this reaction. Pop rocks science activity 5 senses learning for kids. Baking soda and vinegar balloon experiment science project. Combine quick science and balloon play with our easy to set up chemistry for kids. Any size of soda bottle will do, but keep in mind, the bigger the bottle, the more pop rocks youll need. Once the balloon is fitted snugly on the nozzle, hold up the balloon and allow the baking soda to fall into the vinegar. Although the pop rocks contain some carbon dioxide, the soda is the main source of carbon dioxide in the balloon.
The answer is wont explode your stomach, but it will make you. Hold onto the balloon at the bottle neck, and pick up the heavy part of the balloon so that all the baking soda falls into the vinegar at the bottom of the bottle. Using a graduated cylinder and a tub of water, the amount of co2 released can be measured based on the ideal gas law formula. How to inflate a balloon using baking soda and vinegar.
The magic balloon natural gas experiment directions. May 05, 2014 did an experiment for science class that involved putting pop rocks in soda and seeing if the balloons would fill up with gas. I think every kid should try pop rocks at least once. Step 4 when ready, lift your balloon and let the baking soda fall into the vinegar. Undo the cap on a pop bottle and leave it for about 5 seconds. The release of carbon dioxide from both the pop rocks and the soda causes the release of the gas into the balloon, partially filling it. To see pop rocks in action, pour a small amount of hot water about 140 f into a clear soda bottle. Then dump in pop rocks and see if any of them jump. Blow up the clear balloon, but do not tie off the open end. The less viscous the substance for dissolving the pop rocks the greater the pop. The more gas that is created, the larger the balloon will inflate. Thanks for watching please subscribe and stay incredible. Browse pop rock science resources on teachers pay teachers, a marketplace. Make sure the opening to the black balloon is still accessible.
Find out what makes the balloon expand here comexperimentpoprocks if you are a candy enthusiast, like a lot of the people a. Just a few simple ingredients from the kitchen, and you have amazing chemistry for kids at your fingertips. We still had a fun time watching the balloon expand. Finally, pour lemon juice into the bottle, and quickly cover the mouth with an uninflated balloon. Add a teaspoon of baking soda, and shake the bottle thoroughly until it has dissolved.
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