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Lemon Volcano
Lemon juice is an acid. Baking soda is a base. Together they make bubbles of gas.
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- 1 lemon cut in half
- Baking soda
- A plate
- A spoon
- Food coloring (optional)
Do it in 3 steps
1
Put the lemon half on a plate and poke the middle with a spoon.
2
Add a drop of food coloring.
3
Sprinkle baking soda on top and squeeze. Watch it fizz.
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⭐ Bonus round
Which fizzes more, lemon or orange?
🧠 Why it works
Lemon juice is an acid. Baking soda is a base. Together they make bubbles of gas.
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