Wordless Wednesday - Mad Scientist Fizzy Potion

By Anne Marie Helmenstine, Ph.D., About.com GuideJune 25, 2008

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June 25, 2008 at 10:52 am (1) Beth says:: Um, I hope you aren’t inviting me over for drinks…uh, I think I have a dog to wash, or something!
June 25, 2008 at 10:53 am (2) Beth says:: Ok, I’ll have to drink my words. After reading the article, this looks like fun, after all! ;D
June 25, 2008 at 10:57 am (3) Newlyweds Guide Francesca says:: 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.
June 25, 2008 at 11:31 am (4) chemistry says:: 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.

June 25, 2008 at 11:43 am (5) Stan says:: Maybe Coke would be interested in your formula.
June 25, 2008 at 12:18 pm (6) Kallie / Asian History says:: Good one! With red food coloring it makes excellent lava for a paper mache volcano, too!
June 25, 2008 at 1:01 pm (7) Nancy says:: I positively cannot wait to try all these experiments this fall. I think your site has really changed my attitude toward chemistry!!