Description
Exploding Pop Rockets is a fun and exciting science experiment that teaches children about chemical reactions while providing entertainment.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 empty 35 mm film canisters with tight-fitting lids (or mini condiment cups with snap lids)
- 1 box baking soda OR Alka-Seltzer tablets
- Vinegar (white or apple cider)
- Optional: food coloring for colorful eruptions
- Optional: fine glitter for sparkle trails
- Funnel or small spoon
- Safety goggles
- Outdoor space for launching
Instructions
- Wear safety goggles and prepare your outdoor launch area.
- Fill the film canister about ⅓ full with vinegar.
- Add 2–3 drops of food coloring and a pinch of glitter for a colorful launch.
- If using baking soda: place 1 tsp baking soda in a small piece of tissue and twist it closed to create a time-delay “packet.”
- Quickly drop the baking soda packet into the canister (or add ½ an Alka-Seltzer tablet if using), snap the lid on tightly, and immediately flip the canister lid-side down on the ground.
- Step back at least 6 feet and wait for the pressure to build and the rocket to POP and launch into the air!
- Repeat with fresh ingredients for multiple rounds of fun.
Notes
- Make sure to conduct this experiment outdoors to avoid messes indoors.
- Always wear safety goggles to protect your eyes from any splashes.
- Adjust the amount of vinegar and baking soda for different eruption effects.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: N/A
- Category: Science Experiment
- Method: Chemical Reaction
- Cuisine: N/A
Nutrition
- Serving Size: N/A
- Calories: N/A
- Sugar: N/A
- Sodium: N/A
- Fat: N/A
- Saturated Fat: N/A
- Unsaturated Fat: N/A
- Trans Fat: N/A
- Carbohydrates: N/A
- Fiber: N/A
- Protein: N/A
- Cholesterol: N/A