Have you ever tasted a science experiment? Now’s your chance! This fizzy food experiment lets you explore chemistry with an orange and a little baking soda. Get ready for a fun, tasty surprise as you discover what happens when an acid meets a base—right on your tongue!
WHAT YOU NEED
- An orange or clementine
• ½ teaspoon of baking soda
MAKE IT FIZZ
- Peel the Orange
Take the peel off your orange or clementine and separate it into sections. The juicier, the better! - Dip in Baking Soda
Lightly coat the juicy side of an orange slice with baking soda. - Take a Bite
Pop the orange slice in your mouth and get ready for some fizzy fun!
EXPERIMENT LIKE A SCIENTIST!
Try using different citrus fruits like lemons or grapefruits. Do they fizz more or less than the orange? What happens if you use more or less baking soda? Write down your guesses and see if they’re right!
THE SCIENCE BEHIND IT
Oranges contain citric acid, which reacts with baking soda, a base. When they mix, they create carbon dioxide gas—those tiny bubbles you feel fizzing on your tongue! This is the same type of reaction that makes volcano science projects bubble and fizz.
Chemistry isn’t just in the lab—it’s in your kitchen and even in your food! Keep experimenting and discovering the science all around you.
