How to Make a Model Volcano Erupt
Intro: How to Make a Model Volcano Erupt
Model volcanoes are a staple of student science fairs. They can also be a lot of fun for a summer family project. Making a model volcano erupt is a simple process. This article will tell you how to make a model volcano erupt.
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/4 cup vinegar
- 1/4 cup dish detergent
- Red or orange food coloring
- 2 tablespoons baking soda
- Tissue
Build your volcano. In the center, use a container to hold liquid. Depending on how big you are making your volcano, this can be an old water bottle, soda bottle with the top cut off, or even a simple glass jar.
Add ingredients to your container. This includes water, vinegar, dish detergent and food coloring. Do not add your baking soda at this stage.
Add the baking soda when you are ready for an eruption. Wrap the baking soda in a tissue and drop into the volcano. The baking soda will react with the vinegar and cause the eruption.
When constructing your volcano, you could get very clever with release mechanisms for the baking soda. A hidden trip lever could be built in which is tripped with a fishing line. Attach the baking soda here, and pull the string instead of dropping the baking soda in the top! This is a way to surprise people at the fair!
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brysjay 6 years ago
thanks for the tips i was really struggaling on a project
NajeebA8 7 years ago
can anyone reply who made it
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BriannaHutson 7 years ago
how do you make the dough
DavidH1009 6 years ago
I made this with my cub scout den and we made flour glue and let it dry for 2 weeks. It gave us 2 good eruptions before it fell apart.
Dantdmsavagekid311 6 years ago
its clay
christopher19610 6 years ago
great
christopher19610 6 years ago
i need help making a big eruption
Turtala123 6 years ago
I am going to make this because 1it is easy and 2i have nothing to do
christopherR189 6 years ago
OK that sounds good
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