Balloons are an indispensable attribute of a merry holiday. Floating in the air under the ceiling, balls of various colors create a carefree atmosphere of joy and delight. Helium balloons, which are an order of magnitude higher than usual, are best suited for this.
Of course, not everyone can afford helium balloons, since they are more expensive than simple balloons. And not everywhere they can be purchased. For example, villagers would have to go to town for them. You've probably wondered if it is possible to make helium balloons at home. As it turned out, not only is it possible, but also without much effort and cost. So, what is needed for this.
DIY helium balloons: what you need
You probably have vinegar and soda in your kitchen, and even more so there is a bottle and a glass. Among the kitchen utensils, you can find a funnel, and in the refrigerator on one of the shelves, there will most likely be a lemon, if not, buy everything that is missing. You will also need duct tape. It is advisable that it is not too wide or too narrow. One of the main ingredients is water. For the balloons themselves, you still have to leave the house and visit the store.
So, to make helium balloons, which will soon become a source of good mood for your loved ones, you need to have the following components:
- baking soda - 5 tablespoons;
- juice of half a lemon;
- vinegar - 3 tablespoons;
- Balloons;
- insulating tape;
- 1 glass of water;
- 1 small bottle;
- 1 funnel.
Making a helium balloon: sequence of actions
In order for everything to work out, follow all the steps in stages and take your time. What should be done:
Use a funnel to pour a glass of water into a small bottle. Add 1 teaspoon of baking soda. In any convenient container (bowl, deep plate, cup, small saucepan), mix lemon juice with 3 tablespoons of vinegar.
Gently pour this mixture into the water in the bottle through the funnel. Then add soda to the balloon itself. This can also be done with a funnel, after washing and wiping it. 3 tablespoons of soda will go to the first ball, in the future you can add a little less. Quickly pull the balloon over the neck of the bottle, so as not to spill the baking soda, then secure it tightly with electrical tape.
Done! Now, when soda interacts with vinegar, gas is released, and as a result, a homemade helium balloon is inflated. The last moment - tie the ball up and remove it from the neck of the bottle.
This method is great for difficult to inflate balloons, as well as as a simple chemical experiment for young experimenters.
