Baking Soda and Vinegar Fireworks

Here’s a fun and safe science activity: Baking Soda and Vinegar Fireworks! While it won’t create real flames or explosions, it mimics the fizz and pop of fireworks using a chemical reaction — perfect for kids or a themed science craft.

🎆 Baking Soda and Vinegar “Fireworks” Activity

Materials Needed:

• Baking soda (sodium bicarbonate)

• Vinegar (white or apple cider)

• Food coloring (optional for visual effect)

• Glitter (optional, for a sparkling touch)

• Small plastic cups or containers

• Muffin tin or tray (to contain mess)

• Spoon or pipette

• Paper towels or tray liner

Instructions:

1. Prep the Base:

   • Place a small spoonful (about 1–2 teaspoons) of baking soda into each cup of a muffin tin or into small individual containers.

2. Add Colors:

   • Add a few drops of food coloring and a pinch of glitter to each cup for a colorful, sparkly explosion.

3. Create the Firework Reaction:

   • Use a pipette, spoon, or small cup to pour vinegar over the baking soda.

   • Watch the fizzy “firework” eruption bubble up and overflow!

🔬 How It Works:

The acid-base reaction between baking soda (a base) and vinegar (an acid) produces carbon dioxide gas (CO₂). The fizzing and bubbling mimic fireworks — safely and without heat.