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The Coke and Mentos experiment is a physical reaction and not a chemical one because the chemical compounds involved are not changed. No "chemistry" happens, but only "physics" occurs. Let's look. Carbon dioxide (CO2) gas is dissolved in the Coke, and when the cap is removed, it begins to come out of solution and form bubbles. There is a complex issue regarding exactly where a bubble will form and how it will grow, but bubbles do form and grow. Dump in some Mentos and the surface of each of the Mentos provides a "zillion" sites for bubbles to form. They form quickly, then detach, and more bubbles quickly form. This results in a cascade of bubble formation and the dramatic result we see. And it's all about the CO2 coming out of solution and making bubbles rapidly. Those bubbles carry Coke with them to the top of the bottle as they make their way out, and we see the fountain form. The Mentos and Coke are unchanged, just as the CO2 is unchanged in this physicalreaction.
The reaction of Diet Coke and Mentos is a physical reaction. Links can be found below to learn more.
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Why is Diet Coke and Mentos a double replacement reaction?
Diet Coke and Mentos create a vigorous physical reaction rather than a chemical double replacement reaction. When Mentos candies are added to Diet Coke, the rough surface of the Mentos disrupts the liquid's surface tension and allows carbon dioxide gas that is dissolved in the soda to rapidly escape, resulting in an explosive fountain of foam. This reaction is primarily a physical one involving nucleation, not a chemical reaction where bonds are broken and formed.
Which soda has a stronger reaction to Mentos?
I strongly believe diet coke has a stronger reaction to mentos!
What is the physical reaction of nucleation?
Nucleation is a physical reaction that is best explained using the example of Mentos in Coke. More information on the reaction of nucleation can be found on websites such as Wikipedia and Wise Geek.
What is the reactant in coke and mentos?
In the reaction between Coke and Mentos, the primary reactant is the carbon dioxide gas dissolved in the Coke (the beverage). When Mentos candies are added, their rough surface facilitates the rapid release of this gas, leading to a dramatic eruption of foam. The reaction is primarily a physical process rather than a chemical one, as the carbonation rapidly escapes due to the nucleation sites provided by the Mentos.
Is the Mentos and coke experiment exothermic?
No, its an Endothermic Reaction.
What is the replacement reaction to baking soda and vinegar?
I think that Coke and Mentos will do the trick. It has to be REGULAR COKE!The Mint Mentos will work the best.
Does tic tacs and coke react the same way as Mentos and coke?
Yes, if you have the cap on and let it set a couple minutes. It is a volcano
Is putting mentos in coke a physical or a chemical change?
its a physical change
How does the temperature of coke affect the chemical reaction of coke and Mentos?
no but if it's warm it's not as tasty
What happens when you mix Coke, Nutella, and Mentos together?
When you mix Coke, Nutella, and Mentos together, a chemical reaction occurs that causes the Coke to fizz and bubble rapidly. This reaction is due to the carbon dioxide in the Coke being released quickly when the Mentos are added, creating a foamy explosion. The Nutella may add some thickness to the mixture, but it does not significantly change the reaction.
What happens when you microwave Diet Coke with Mentos inside of it?
If you put a mentos in the diet coke and put it on the microwave, it will cause a chemical reaction causing your microwave to explode.
While shaking the coke with the Mentos will it make a eruption and reaction?
Yes
