Bicarbonate of soda, also known as baking powder, has many household uses including cooking, cleaning and medical uses. But it can also be used for a very simple and fun science experiment suitable for ages 7 and older.

Baking Soda Volcano
Create quite a fizzle by mixing baking soda/sodium bicarbonate with vinegar.

You need the following:

• Baking Soda – Make certain the box says soda, and not powder.
• Vinegar
• A container to hold your experiment. You can make a clay volcano or just use a plastic container.
• Paper towels, depending on the extent of mess you plan to make.

How to do the experiment:

• In a container, place some of the baking soda.
• Pour in some vinegar.
• Watch what happens!