Question

Demonstration or Experiment: A student creates a “volcano” by mixing vinegar and baking soda.

Answer 1

A student creates a “volcano” by mixing vinegar and baking soda is a Experiment in the following way.

Explanation:

• The baking soda and vinegar volcano is a fun chemistry project that a student  can do to simulate a real volcanic eruption or as an example of an acid-base reaction.

• The chemical reaction between baking soda (sodium bicarbonate) and vinegar (acetic acid) produces carbon dioxide gas, which forms bubbles in dishwashing detergent. The chemicals are non-toxic (though not tasty), making this project a good choice for scientists of all ages.

• The cool red lava is the result of a chemical reaction between the baking soda and vinegar.

• In this reaction, carbon dioxide gas is produced, which is also present in real volcanoes.

• As the carbon dioxide gas is produced, pressure builds up inside the plastic bottle, until—thanks to the detergent—the gas bubbles out of the mouth of the volcano.