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It contains phosphoric acid. The acids dissolve the gunk & corrosion on the penny.
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 16y agoPop cleans pennies because it has a concentration of acid.
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∙ 9y agoDirty pennies are coated with a layer of copper oxide. The acid will react with the copper oxide, dissolving it. Acids used to clean pennies are not strong enough to react with copper itself.
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∙ 12y agoit is because the acidity in the soda melts the dirt off witch is equivelent to coke cleaning a penny
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∙ 12y agoThey collect them, and some, like a 1943 copper penny, are worth a lot of money. Most pennies are only worth a penny, but, some are worth a lot more than than to a collector.
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How do you clean copper pennies that have turned green?
Make a paste out of baking soda and water, scrub with toothbrush, rinse.
How can toothpaste clean pennies?
yes
Do you have any Observations for what soda cleaned pennies the best?
Coca Cola
Do copper pennies rust in soda or vinegar faster?
Pennies don't rust; they're copper. They corrode. The phosphoric acid, carbonation and salt in soda will corrode a penny faster than the other liquids.
Will a penny rust in apple juice?
Most sodas have a chemical that corrodes very reactive objects. A penny is now made from zinc which is highly reactive to soda... try this, put a tooth in coke can overnight andsee what happens
Which liquid will best clean a penny?
vinegar and salt and soda pop is best used to clean pennies.
What kind of juice will clean pennies better?
soda. keep em' in there 4 a week and u have a clean penny
How do you clean copper pennies that have turned green?
Make a paste out of baking soda and water, scrub with toothbrush, rinse.
How does baking soda clean pennies?
the toxic gas in the baking soda makes bubbles with the vinegar mixed in it makes a chemical reaction and then makes a new product.
Why does 7 up clean pennies?
it is because the acidity in the soda melts the dirt off witch is equivelent to coke cleaning a penny
Does fruit punch clean pennies?
Fruit punch does clean pennies the best? You can't clean pennies with orange juice because it doesn't clean it.
Does soda clean a penny?
The acids in soda clean off coins.
Can you clean blood with soda?
YES SODA DOES CLEAN BLOOD. IT DOESN'T MATTER WHERE THE BLOOD STAIN IS..SODA CAN CLEAN ANY SPOT OF BLOOD. THE POLICE EVEN USE SODA.
How can toothpaste clean pennies?
yes
Why does toothpaste clean pennies?
it tjt
How does peroxide clean pennies?
no, lemon juice is better to clean a pennie
Will pennies dissolve in soda?
yes, especially the very carbonated ones like root beer, coke, and pepsi. I collect some of them so try this as it really works-mix some baking soda (not powder) with water to make a paste & lightly scrub with a toothbrush & rinse. You will be surprised how well it works.
