Ages 5+

Oil + Water Chemistry

$22.45 USD$29.95 USD 5.0

Oil and water may not mix, but kids and chemistry definitely do! First, set up your own chemistry lab. Add fizzy tablets to oil and dyed water to make an underwater “volcano,” make colorful, swirly art, explore the concept of density when you build an oil-and-water-powered ship-in-a-bottle, and more!


Why it’s awesome

  1. 3 experiments

    Make an underwater volcano, bubble bottle, and underwater fireworks.

  2. Sailing ship-in-a-bottle

    Build an oil-and-water sailing scene toy.

  3. Swirly art

    Create colorful art with chemistry and share a postcard with a friend.

What’s included?

  • 3 food coloring bottles, each 0.5 fl oz (15 mL)

  • vegetable and baby oil, each 3.38 oz (100 mL)

  • 10 fizzy tablets

  • 5 beakers

  • 2 test tubes

  • 4 foam lab bases

  • 5 squeeze bulbs

  • funnel and tray

  • stir stick

  • 2 plastic cups

  • cotton balls

  • 5 watercolor sheets

  • 5 postcard frames

  • bottle with wood base

  • boat

  • foam clouds

  • pebbles

  • mess mat

  • illustrated lab book

Topics explored

  1. Scientific method

  2. Density experiments

  3. Mixing oil and water

From the desk of the product designer:

Behind the design

This crate is all about experimentation — with oil and water! Discover the molecular science behind oil with fun experiments like an underwater volcano and fireworks. Plus, turn science into art creating a one-of-a-kind postcard and a boat in a bottle.

- KiwiCo Product Designer

By the numbers

1000

Milliliters of oil used in development

9

Boats tested

6

Experiments considered


Reviews

5.0

20 reviews


Customer images

    Christine

    02/03/2025

    This was great fun, and my grandson particularly enjoyed making the ship in the bottle. He still has it 13 months after making it

    Michelle

    01/14/2025

    Very thoughtfully constructed set. Accessible to my inquisitive 4yo. The tools are perfectly sized and equally captivating.

    Artair

    08/25/2024

    Everything there. My grandson loved it.

    Elizabet

    07/31/2024

    My gtandson had so much fun with this kit! He loves it!

    TV LOGISTIK Mrs Alla Babiy

    01/03/2024

    My son loved it

    Nana

    02/15/2023

    kept my grandson busy for quite awhile. He loved experimenting

This exciting oil and water chemistry kit will teach your kids all about chemistry through colorful and mesmerizing experiments. Watch in awe as oil and water create amazing patterns and shapes that will leave your kids wanting to experiment more!

The Oil & Water Chemistry Kit is a great way to introduce your kids to the basics of chemistry in a fun and interactive way. Kids can conduct a variety of experiments that will teach them about the properties of oil and water and how they interact with each other. They'll learn about the concepts of density and polarity while having a blast!

The benefits of this kit are numerous! Your kids will develop an interest in science and learn valuable skills such as observation, measuring, and critical thinking. Plus, they'll have a blast while doing it! This kit is perfect for kids who love hands-on activities and want to explore the fascinating world of chemistry.