This is the phosphoric acid.
No, Coke+penny=explosionBOoM!Don't try itDon't expect to see fireworks. The penny will not explode. In fact it WILL clean the penny a little.
Long story short, seeing as coke is very acidic, the acid will dissolve the dirt.
Yes mountain dew can clean a penny because there are acids in the formula. towards the penny and an acid can clean a pennny..You can also use toothpaste on a cottan ball or ketchup. Using an acid to clean a penny will destroy the collecting value of the coin.
coke cleans penny better
Coke cleans a penny better than lemon juice because coke has a lot more chemicals than lemon juice.HOWEVER ...You should only clean ordinary coins that have no collector value. Anything you use to try to shine or otherwise "spiff up" a collectible coin will damage its surface and reduce its value to coin collectors.
To clean a penny with coke, simply drop the penny into a small bowl of coke and let it soak for a few minutes. Then, scrub the penny gently with a cloth or toothbrush to remove any dirt or tarnish. Rinse the penny with water and dry it with a clean cloth.
acid and coke
Pepsi contains Citric Acid. Citric Acid is what provides Pepsi's tang. It is a weak acid with a pH of about 3.15. The Citric Acid in Pepsi is what disolves contaminates that coat the penny.
Coke or sprite will change the color of a penny.
I would say 7up or Sprite since they are more acidic Coca-Cola takes rust of a bumper. Coke is more acidic than 7-up or Sprite. Coca-Cola is my result. Schweppes Ginger Ale cleans a penny the best .
its an acid to prove it put a penny in a cup of cola and it will come out clean x by lauren.conway
it doesnt melt, but it gets very clean!