Dancing Mothballs

Prep: 5 min

A whimsical and visual chemical demonstration using water, vinegar, baking soda, and food coloring to create dancing mothballs, ideal for science enthusiasts and curious minds.

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Ingredients

  • 3 cups water
  • 1 cup vinegar
  • 3 teaspoons baking soda
  • a few drops food coloring

Instructions

  1. Put the ingredients in a large glass bowl or brandy snifter.
  2. Add mothballs to the mixture.
  3. Watch the mothballs dance as the reaction occurs.
  4. Do not eat.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

22 kcal 1% DV

Macronutrients

Protein 0.1g
Total Fat 0g
Carbs 4.3g 2% DV
Fiber 0g
Sugar 3.7g 7% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 6846.3mg 100% DV
Potassium 28mg 1% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Calcium 9.3mg 1% DV
Iron 0.2mg 1% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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