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Fizzy Foam Fun

Chemical reactions are all around us. In this fun chemical reaction experiment, kids will learn firsthand how they work as they create a colorful foaming fountain of bubbles by adding yeast to hydrogen peroxide.

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One 20oz ounce bottle (rinsed out and dry)

Dish soap

Food coloring

¼ cup warm water

Small bowl

Funnel (or make one by rolling a sheet of paper)

Large rectangular baking pan (this keeps the mess minimal)

Measuring cup

½ cup hydrogen peroxide, 3% or 6% solution *Do not use solutions greater than 6%* (Specialty Supplies)

1 packet active dry yeast (Specialty Supplies)

Additional 20 oz bottles of both 3% and 6% hydrogen peroxide can be used to make the project more challenging (Optional add-ons)

One 20oz ounce bottle (rinsed out and dry)

Dish soap

Food coloring

¼ cup warm water

Small bowl

Funnel (or make one by rolling a sheet of paper)

Large rectangular baking pan (this keeps the mess minimal)

Measuring cup

½ cup hydrogen peroxide, 3% or 6% solution *Do not use solutions greater than 6%* (Specialty Supplies)

1 packet active dry yeast (Specialty Supplies)

Additional 20 oz bottles of both 3% and 6% hydrogen peroxide can be used to make the project more challenging (Optional add-ons)

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Grades 1-2

15 min

Topics

ChemistrySTEM

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