Try your hand at these 7 science experiments and watch the explosive reactions

Science can be a lot of fun! Between fizzing, popping, fuzzing and exploding, there are a million ways you can turn everyday items into projectiles or mush. If you love science and you love making a mess, these experiments are right up your alley.
As with any experiment, there should be an adult present to ensure little ones stay safe. Keep reading to see just how much fun you can have learning!
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1. Coke and mentos
If you haven't done so already, you should check out some of the videos of this experiment on YouTube. When you're ready to try this one for yourself, stand back, the resulting geyser can blow up to 20-feet high! Get the full details from Steve Spangler Science.
2. Apple volcano
This fun trick relies on the baking soda/vinegar combo, but the fact that you send an apple core shooting into the air makes this project a little more interesting! Hello, food fight! Check out the instructions for this experiment from Little Bins for Little Hands.
3. Glowing and exploding art
Similiar to the exploding bag experiment (see #7), this test is much prettier! Add some glow-in-the-dark paint, lay your "bomb" on a piece of paper and watch the magic happen! Get the full instructions from Growing a Jeweled Rose.
4. Exploding milk
Put a little color into your science with this fun milk-based experiment! Kids and adults will love mixing colors and watching what happens after they add a few secret ingredients! Get the full directions from Mess for Less.
5. Pop rocket
Experience the thrill of launching a rocket with fewer safety risks! The combination of seltzer tablets and soda will send the container up to 10-feet in the air! Get the full experiment from Creekside Learning.
6. Exploding life saver
Did you know that when sugar crystals break apart, the results explosion excites nitrogen in the air causing a little spark? You'll need a dark room, a hammer, some candy and a keen eye! Check out this cool experiment from Causes of Color.
7. Exploding bagThis fun trick is another fun way to show how vinegar and baking soda interact. You'll want to find an outdoor space to try this experiment as the end explosion can be a bit messy! Get the full instructions from Coffee Cups and Crayons.
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