| Everyone has heard of the classic volcano science | | | | volcano? It is just a science experiment, and science |
| project using vinegar, baking soda, and a little bit of red | | | | should be fun! After applying your paint, make sure |
| food coloring. This little experiment, however, is a little | | | | that it is completely dry before you begin the next |
| more extreme, and a little more realistic (do not worry, | | | | stage: Explosion! |
| it is not actually dangerous!). This guide will teach you | | | | Now it is time to add the trigger to the equation. Go to |
| how to create a volcano project that really erupts with | | | | your local convenience store and buy a roll of mint |
| some force. | | | | Mentos. It is very important that you buy these in |
| Unfortunately, the fake lava is not going to be quite so | | | | particular, as nothing else will work correctly. |
| realistically red, but sometimes compromise means | | | | Ready your presentation in a clear, outdoor space |
| sacrifices! Here we go: | | | | (trust me; you do not want this volcano erupting |
| Gather your building supplies. For this project, you are | | | | indoors!). Carefully take the cap off your diet cola, |
| going to need to start with a volcano. A prepackaged | | | | which, if you have followed directions, should be |
| paper mache kit is recommended. Next, you need a | | | | housed securely in your paper mache volcano. |
| two-liter bottle of diet cola. Use your paper mache kit | | | | Commence with a dramatic countdown, and at its |
| to build a mountainous, volcanic structure around the | | | | conclusion, drop a couple of the Mentos into the cola. |
| bottle, leaving a hole at the top large enough to | | | | ERUPTION! |
| facilitate opening the soda bottle. Give your paper | | | | This is a fun experiment to do at school or at home, |
| mache plenty of time to dry before you attempt the | | | | but if you are planning to attempt it, there are a few |
| next step, or else you will end up with a sticky mess | | | | safety precautions to take. The reaction of the cola to |
| on your hands. | | | | the mints is very strong, and you definitely do not want |
| Paint your volcano. This is where you can get pretty | | | | to put your face near the opening of the soda bottle |
| creative, even though most volcanic mountains look | | | | for the initial eruption. It is recommended that you wear |
| pretty much the same. You can go for the standard | | | | goggles or some type of protective eyewear if you |
| black and brown color of rocks and dirt, or you can | | | | are going to be the one tossing the mints in the soda. |
| get a little artsy. Why not make a tie-dye themed | | | | Other than that, enjoy the spectacle! |