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Description

Create a chemical reaction using vinegar, baking soda and food colouring

Added by Programme Development Team
Suitable for Virtual Group Guiding

Resources

Food colouring (assorted colours)
Measuring jug
Plate
Vinegar
Baking soda

An adult for younger girls if completing virtually

Instructions

Sprinkle baking soda over the plate
Add drops of food colouring on the baking soda
Measure 1/4 cup of vinegar, pour vinegar gently on food colouring
What happens?
Explain the chemical reaction if appropriate:
When baking soda and vinegar combine they create a byproduct of carbon dioxide. The gas escaping causes the fizzing and the leftover vinegar mixes with the food colouring to create the rainbow.

Tags

• Virtual Group Guiding

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