Homemade Lava

Prep: 5 min

A fun and educational science experiment that creates a foamy lava eruption using simple household ingredients, perfect for kids and curious minds alike.

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Ingredients

  • 1 Tbsp. baking soda
  • 2 Tbsp. water
  • 1 Tbsp. dish soap
  • 3 Tbsp. vinegar
  • 3 drops food coloring

Instructions

  1. Combine water and baking soda in a glass.
  2. In another glass, combine dish soap, food coloring, and vinegar.
  3. When ready for the eruption, add the baking soda solution to the soap and vinegar mixture and watch it foam and flow.

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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