Lava Lamp – Science experiment for kids

Lava Lamp

10 minutes
Safety first

Keep the container open throughout the reaction. Never seal it, because gas can build up and create pressure.

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Experiment steps

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What's happening?

Vinegar and baking soda produce a gas. The bubbles rise through the oil, release the gas, and the colored liquid sinks again.