Elephant Toothpaste Kid Version. If you re using the 3 hydrogen peroxide go ahead and feel away. This week i found myself going down a very specific rabbit hole one in which i watched video after video of people doing the elephant toothpaste science experiment.
A catalyst is used to speed up a reaction. A bubbly science project from science buddies. Elephant s toothpaste is a foamy substance caused by the rapid decomposition of hydrogen peroxide using potassium iodide or yeast and warm water as a catalyst.
Because it requires only a small number of ingredients and makes a volcano of foam this is a popular experiment for children to perform in.
Get the diy and materials list. A fun foamy and easy science experiment. Since you can t get these materials at home we have a kids safe version of this demonstration that you can do at home or in the classroom. The exploding toothpaste demonstration requires chemicals that are not available to the public.