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Enlighten Me!

Exciting and Safe Science Experiments that Children can do at Home:

1. Invisible Ink

Materials: Lemon juice, A cotton swab or brush, White
paper, A heat source (like a lamp or light bulb)

Instructions:

1. Dip the cotton swab or brush in lemon juice and
write a message on the paper.

2. Allow the juice to dry completely.
3. To reveal the message, hold the paper close to a
heat source.

Explanation: The heat causes the lemon juice to oxidize
and turn brown, revealing the hidden message.

2. Volcano Eruption

Materials: Baking soda, Vinegar, Red food coloring
(optional), Dish soap (optional), A small container or bottle,
A tray or dish to contain spills
Instructions:

1. Place the small container on the tray.
2. Add baking soda to the container.

3. If using, mix a few drops of red food coloring and dish
soap with the vinegar.
4. Pour the vinegar mixture into the container with baking
soda and watch the eruption!

Explanation: The reaction between baking soda (a base) and
vinegar (an acid) creates carbon dioxide gas, which causes
the bubbling effect.

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