Exploding Heart in a Bag

Watch our hearts grow bigger, bigger, bigger..... and maybe even POP!

In this class, we will add simple household ingredients together and figure out the right ratio to get our bag to explode using a common acid/base reaction. 

First, we will draw on our bag - a simple heart or whatever you want. 

Then, we will add the other ingredients in a specific order and do the experiment together. Doing your own is best, but you can always watch mine. 

Finally, we will talk about the chemical reaction that happens when you combine baking soda and vinegar. Expect a little bit of mess. 

Maybe the bag might just pop! 

If it does not, we can talk about what we can do next time to ensure it does. Get your thinking caps on. 

Supplies:
- deep tray/pan to contain the mess
- ziplock bag (sandwich size) - bring 2 if you want to do it again
- 1-2 cups vinegar (any kind)
- 1-2 Tablespoons baking soda 
- 1 paper towel
- marker (Sharpie is preferred, but you can also bring washable or dry erase)
- red food coloring (optional)