Wordless Wednesday - Mad Scientist Fizzy Potion
Wednesday June 25, 2008
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By Anne Marie Helmenstine, Ph.D., About.com Guide to Chemistry since 2001
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Um, I hope you aren’t inviting me over for drinks…uh, I think I have a dog to wash, or something!
Ok, I’ll have to drink my words. After reading the article, this looks like fun, after all! ;D
Very cool! Is it safe to do with the kids? I think my nieces and little cousins might get a kick out of such a project.
It is very safe to do with kids. All you need is baking soda, vinegar, and a little food coloring. Add juice if you want the potion to taste ok. The only potential problem with very young kids might be getting vinegar on their skin (itchy) or eyes (burning). If you dilute the vinegar with water or juice that shouldn’t present much of a risk.
Maybe Coke would be interested in your formula.
Good one! With red food coloring it makes excellent lava for a paper mache volcano, too!
I positively cannot wait to try all these experiments this fall. I think your site has really changed my attitude toward chemistry!!