Elephant toothpaste is a science experiment that uses common chemicals like hydrogen peroxide, dish soap, and potassium iodide to create a large fountain of foamy reaction. The experiment is conducted by combining the ingredients in a plastic bottle or cylinder and observing the chemical reaction produce copious amounts of foam that resembles the toothpaste of an elephant.

1. Elephant toothpaste
Elephant toothpaste What is Ingredients:
Tall plastic bottle or graduated
is a science
experiment that
going to cylinder
Hydrogen peroxide (30 percent
creates a fountain of happen? solution or stronger)
Dish detergent
foam. The elephant
A chemical
Food coloring
toothpaste
Saturated potassium iodide
experiment uses
simple chemicals reaction solution
Large tin or tray
(though many Paper towels
formulas exist) Several small cups
Dried yeast

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