Lava lamp experiment

Explore liquid density, chemical reactions, with this easy to set up Earth Day theme lava lamp experiment for kids.

Explore the interactions between oil and water and learn how to make a lava lamp 3 different ways with simple kitchen ingredients.

Drop Alka-Seltzer tablet Oil and Water Drop Alka-Seltzer tablet 1. Water and Oil separate into 2 layers. 2. Water = “water loving” & Oil= “scared of water”. 3. Ingredients in Oil make it not attracted to water– so they separate. 4. Oil floats on the top because water is heavier than oil. Alka-Seltzer tablets dissolve in water. When it dissolves --forms bubbles that floated up to the top.

Make a homemade lava lamp for fun science. Your kids will want to try this lava lamp experiment to see the cool chemical reactions!

Looking for a fun science experiment to do with your children? Learn how to make a lava lamp without Alka Seltzer and have loads of fun!

DIY Lava Lamps that are simple and easy to make with the kids! { lilluna.com }

DIY Lava Lamps that are simple and easy to make with the kids! { lilluna.com }

Want to know how to make a lava lamp experiment without Alka Seltzer tablets? Try out this awesome alternative you're bound to have on hand!

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