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Dancing Hearts Experiment

Your kids will marvel as they see hearts dance in this fun science experiment perfect for Valentine's Day!
Course Chemistry for Kids
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Author Monique B

Equipment

  • Branch's Tiny Conversation Hearts
  • Red Candy Hearts for Valentine Day - Sweet and Sour Valentines Jelly Beans - 11 oz Heart Shaped Jelly Beans - Valentines Day Candy for Party Favor, Weddings, and Celebrations

Ingredients

  • Water 1 Cup
  • 1 Table spoon of baking soda
  • 1/2 Cup of Vinegar
  • Jar or bowl
  • Conversation hearts candies or Valentine's Day candies

Instructions

  • Help your kids mix a tablespoon of baking soda into one cup of plain water. Mix it well then pour the mixture into your bowl or jar.
  • Add your heart candies to the bowl of water and baking soda mixture.
  • Slowly pour a half cup of vinegar into the water and baking soda mixture.
  • If your candies stick to the bottom of your bowl, give it a slight stir.
  • Your kids will surely tap dance in excitement as they see the heart candies flip over and "dance" inside the bowl! Hooray!